Postgraduate degrees at Cardiff School of Art & Design are designed to extend creative and philosophical enquiry, delivered through the development of research and practice-based research projects.
Our master’s programmes are shaped by staff and school research communities, imparting our students with the Cardiff Met EDGE - a skillset that emphasizes ethics, digital proficiency, global awareness, and entrepreneurship, making graduates forward-thinking, sustainable, and socially responsible. These degrees offer lifelong learning foundations and 21st-century employable skills.
There are three distinct modes of study.
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Master’s with multidisciplinary modules as part of the Federal Scheme*: MA Ceramics & Maker, MA Creative Enterprise & Innovation, MA Fashion Design, MFA Fine Art, MDes Global Design, MA Illustration & Animation, MA Interior Design, MA Photography and MA Visual Communication Design.
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MRes (Master of Research) in Art & Design: Ideal for doctoral preparation or advanced creative research.
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MSc Product Design: Industry-focused, enhancing graduates' employability.
*The federal scheme at Cardiff School of Art & Design combines practice and inquiry throughout the year. Students propose research projects within bespoke modules and engage in multi-disciplinary activities. The program culminates in a symposium presentation and a Professional Output, which showcases research results through events, exhibitions, or publications.
The scheme's goal is to advance research and promote art and design research beyond academia, preparing students for PhD research or professional careers in the arts and design.
