It includes participation in the School's annual summer workshops programme. A lecture and seminar programme runs throughout the first two stages of the course for all students. The Postgraduate Certificate stage introduces manufacture, design culture and professional practice. The Postgraduate Diploma stage introduces and develops theoretical and practical studies in design process, production, business and design practice. Students work with industry, commissioning clients and external organisations to explore issues relating to marketing and product development.
Attendance is on one day per week plus an equivalent amount of personal study time.
Both the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma stages require a pass in two design studies by project. MA level examination is the outcome of the major design project, including a written design project report and viva voce . All applicants attend for interview with portfolio wherever possible.