Material Practice - MSc
The University of Edinburgh
Course Info
Subject
Design
Languages
English
Duration
1 year
Degrees
Master
Course General Description
The programme focuses on process; the direct experience of using and making with materials; how materials are used in creative works, design and production; how new opportunities and ideas may evolve through reflective practice. The programme employs a cross disciplinary approach and uses the workshops and expertise across Edinburgh College of Art. You will work with many materials including glass, textiles, metals, timber and concrete. You will also access and use various methods of digital fabrication such as additive manufacture and CNC routing and laser cutting.Tuition Fees
EU citizens: £10,700 Non-EU citizens: £22,600Disciplines
Material PracticeMaterial Technologies
Material Exigencies
Design Studio
Requirements
Honours degree in a subject related fieldPortfolio
Interview
English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5)
Grants and Scholarships
Andrew Grant Postgraduate Scholarships ECA PG Masters Scholarships Edinburgh College of Art scholarshipsCourse Notable Academia
Prof Remo PedreschiLindy Richardson
Dr Miguel Paredes Maldonado
School Info
Region
Europe
Country
Scotland
City
Edinburgh
Year of Establishment
1582
Number of students
41335
QS Rank
18
THE Rank
29
Webometrics
33
School General Description
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and ranked 18th in the QS World University Rankings 2019. Its entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts not only students, but also staff from some 137 countries, which creates a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors. They offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. The university is the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, and offer more than 60 online programmes.Connections with Businesses
AviagenCobb-Vantress Inc.
Deliverics Ltd
Novartis
Scottish Enterpise
Zoetis etc
Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions
European University AssociationQuality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Russell Group
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The School of Engineering
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH)
National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)
School Notable Alumni
David HosackShelia Tinney
Bungy Watson
Mona Chalmers Watson
Margaret Tait
Charles Darwin
Flora Philipp
Gertrude Herzfeld
School Notable Academia
Paul AttfieldEleanor Campbell
Sir Geoff Palmer
Jane Hillston
Max Born
Brian Charlesworth
Exchange Programmes
ErasmusExtracurricular Life and Facts of Interest
Edinburgh University Theatre Company (EUTC)The Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group (EUSOG)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh University Footlights
Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)
