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MSc Innovative Design

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Key information

Degree

MSc Innovative Design

Types of study

Full time / Part time

Duration

12/24 months

Start date

September each year

Faculty

Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering / Faculty of Science and Engineering

Entry requirements

Course Requirements: 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. For applicants with a degree from the Chinese mainland universities, the minimum weighted average score varies from 78 to 85, depending on the university where they studied.

Target applicants: Candidates from a wide range of science, technology, and creative design fields who are motivated to pursue innovation-driven research and practice.

Further Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
  • PTE Academic 65 (minimum 59)
  • TOEFL (IBT) 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)

Please find the application material and application procedure here.

Course overview

MSc Innovative Design is a multidisciplinary programme that brings together creativity and cutting-edge technologies. Students develop expertise in integrated innovation, human–product interaction, digital fabrication, and AI-enabled design, guided by teaching that spans engineering, design, and computing. Aimed at graduates and professionals, the programme helps strengthen innovation skills while broadening perspectives across technology and design, practice and academia. Balancing creative vision with technological practice, it enables students to address real-world challenges through industry-driven projects. Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and experience to succeed in innovation-led sectors and apply design to contemporary challenges.

Course structure

The MSc Innovative Design is offered as a one-year full-time programme (three semesters) or a two-year part-time option. Component 1 covers 120 credits of taught modules across autumn and spring, including compulsory and optional choices from mechanical, electronic, and computer science. Component 2 is the summer Graduation Dissertation, extending insights from earlier industry-driven projects into academic research.

Year 1 modules

+

Compulsory Modules:

Candidates must take all modules in this group.

Module Title

No. Credits

Semester

Innovative Design

20

Autumn

Digital Technologies in Innovative Design

30

Autumn

Individual Design Project

40

Spring

Graduation Dissertation

60

Summer

 

Optional Modules:

Candidates must take 30 credits from the following optional modules. Students from UNNC, UNM, or UNUK who have previously completed the module listed below are not permitted to retake it.

Module Title

No. Credits

Semester

Computer Modelling Techniques

20

Autumn

Programming

20

Autumn

Artificial Intelligence System

10

Spring

Robotics, Dynamics and Control

10

Spring

IT Infrastructure

10

Autumn

Sensing Systems and Signal Processing

10

Spring

Careers and further study

The programme enables students to gain design experience through industry-related projects and to develop the interdisciplinary mindset needed to address complex real-world challenges. Typical roles for graduates include Interaction Designer, Design Strategist, Product Manager, R&D Engineer, and Design Consultant. Employment sectors range from technology and engineering firms to creative industries, consultancy, and start-ups.

Fees

Chinese Mainland students

120,000 RMB / year

China's Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan students

120,000 RMB / year

International students

130,000 RMB / year

Contact us

Student Recruitment and Admission Office

University of Nottingham Ningbo China
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China

E. admissions@nottingham.edu.cn
T. +86 (0574) 8818 0182
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Faculty Office of Science and Engineering

Room 427, Sir Peter Mansfield Building
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China

E. fose_global@nottingham.edu.cn
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Ready to apply? Browse our how to apply page to find out more on how to prepare and submit your application.