MA Biodesign

University of the Arts London

Course Info

Subject
Art and Design
Languages
English
Duration
2 years
Degrees
Master

Course General Description

MA Biodesign explores bio-informed design strategies as a driver for sustainable innovation. Inspired by biological living systems, this two-year, research-led Masters degree introduces designers from multidisciplinary design backgrounds to biological systems, synthetic biology, computational design, and digital and biofabrication techniques to articulate alternative and innovative new design propositions for the emerging bio-circular economy to redefine the use of energy, water, air, waste and materials.

Tuition Fees

EU citizens: £6,265 Non EU citizens: £14,305

Disciplines

Bio-informed design strategies
Knowledge-gathering workshops
Biodesign Project Proposal

Requirements

An honours degree in a relevant design subject area OR
An equivalent EU / international qualification
At least one year of professional experience.
IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with 5.5 in each of the four skills
Personal statement

Grants and Scholarships

UAL Bursaries AIOthman Fund Mead Fellowships UPW Prize Fun Scholarships Cordwainers Awards Theory Scholarship Nina Stewart Awards

Course Notable Alumni

Nancy Diniz
Carole Collet

School Info

Region
Europe
Country
UK
City
London
Year of Establishment
1954
Number of students
20000
QS Rank
NA
THE Rank
NA
Webometrics
NA

School General Description

Central Saint Martins is a world-famous arts and design college and part of the University of the Arts London (UAL). The main campus is located in the award-winning Granary Building at the centre of London’s King’s Cross. The College’s alumni include notable artists and designers who have challenged and shaped the world around us (not to mention Turner Prize laureates and Academy Award winners, as well as a glut of Royal Designers for Industry and Royal Academicians). Central Saint Martins believes that widening participation in art and design higher education is essential to nurturing the artists and designers of the future.

School Contacts

https://www.arts.ac.uk
ual.ukeuapply@arts.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7514 7444

Connections with Businesses

Kering and London College of Fashion
LVMH and Central Saint Martins
NBC Universal

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

Falmouth University
Norwich University of the Arts
Arts University Bournemouth
University for the Creative Arts
Ravensbourne
Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education

School Notable Alumni

Helen Marten
Lubaina Himid
Laure Prouvost
Jarvis Cocker
Sarah Burton
John Galliano
Stella McCartney

School Notable Academia

Maria Björnson
Eileen Hogan
Chanon Treenet

Exchange Programmes

Exchange Student Programme
Study Abroad Programme
Visiting Student Programme

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

ArtsTemps
Exhibitions
Seminars
Gallery visits

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