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21 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses are taught at 8 universities in the United Kingdom — most run 1–2 years. Courses from University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Manchester come first, because those universities rank highest.
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University of Manchester
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University of Manchester
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University of Manchester
University of Manchester
University of Manchester
University of Manchester
University of Portsmouth — The Master of Arts in Animation at the University of Portsmouth is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in...
University of Portsmouth
University of Brighton — The Master of Arts in Architectural and Urban Design at the University of Brighton is designed for students who aspire to explore the dynamic field of architecture and ur...
University of Brighton — The Master of Arts in History of Design and Material Culture at the University of Brighton explores the intricate relationship between design, society, and material objec...
University of Brighton — The Master's Degree in User Experience Design at the University of Brighton prepares students to excel in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of UX. This program covers e...
University of Cumbria — The MA Creative Practice at the University of Cumbria empowers students to enhance their creative skills across various disciplines such as art, design, music, and media....
York St. John University — The Animation MA at York St. John University is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of animation. Th...
Royal College of Art — The Master of Design (MDes) program at the Royal College of Art is designed for those looking to push the boundaries of design thinking and practice. This interdisciplina...
Royal College of Art — The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the Royal College of Art provides an immersive experience for students to develop their artistic practice and critical understanding of c...
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4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College London has the largest research record in this group, with 67,811,539 citations and an h-index of 2,079.
The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.
University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
University of Manchester, with 10, ahead of University of Brighton (3).
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