This is an exciting course that aims to innovatively push the boundaries of cross disciplinary design marketing by exploring the complex and dynamic environment of international design marketing and communications. Central to our thinking is our distinctive art and design Master's that will offer you an environment that facilitates cross-discipline, cross-cultural and opportunities for exciting collaborations. It is collaboration and innovation that is at the heart of our MA programme.

This course encourages you to explore and challenge the boundaries of cross-disciplinary design and marketing within international communications. You will demonstrate advanced critical judgment, objectivity and an analytical approach to your work and the development of extended transferable skills. You will be encouraged to engage collaboratively with peers, colleagues and outside agencies, where appropriate. A sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of the subject will be developed and the ability to demonstrate through practice innovative strategies for international communications and the promotion and leadership of design.

Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield and the specific requirements of the course in the following ways.

• Prospective applicants should be (or about to become) graduates of a British university or equivalent overseas institutes of Higher Education. Preference will be given to good Honours graduates (2:2 and above), although exceptional applicants from a non-academic background will also be considered.
• Competence in written and spoken English is essential. Overseas applicants are expected to have a suitable language qualification.
• Exceptional candidates from non-academic backgrounds with a proven track record in industry and commerce will also be considered. Those with non-traditional backgrounds but with evidence of skill and/or a portfolio of work which meets the admission standards of the course will also be considered.
• Articulation arrangements for those exceptionally entering the programme directly at PGDip or MA Phases are that candidates must satisfy the criteria for either the PGCert or PGDip Level Descriptors as APL criteria, as normal postgraduate admissions for the University of Huddersfield.
• ll suitably qualified applicants are normally interviewed or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements. Interview will be by portfolio of practice based and/or theoretical work and a proposal of research on application.

• Research and Enquiry (common module)
• Creativity in Context (common module)
• Exploration and Practice (International Design Marketing and Communication)
• Applied Research and Enquiry (common module)
• Critical Practice (International Design Marketing and Communication)
• Master's Final Project/Thesis