Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma in Design Studies

Overview

The Pre-Master Graduate Diploma Design programme is designed to prepare you for postgraduate taught study, in a learning environment that's been specifically created for you to thrive in.

Our Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is your pathway to a career-focused postgraduate degree in your chosen subject area with Heriot-Watt, a leading global university.

We will champion and support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt. We are here to help you succeed in your ultimate goal of achieving a career-focused postgraduate degree.

The Graduate Diploma provides you with a blend of English language and academic skills set within a discipline context focused on your chosen specialism. Its primary aim is to ensure you are prepared for the demand of study at Masters level, by equipping you with the appropriate English competencies, personal effectiveness and study skills needed for postgraduate studies. You will also be provided with the necessary discipline specific prior knowledge for your chosen Masters programme.

Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to advance your studies in a selection of design-related Masters programmes. Our Masters degrees are tailored to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to enter the workplace and perform at a high level right away. Most of our postgraduate degrees will give you the chance to work on live projects with global brands that will ensure your CV stands out once you've graduated.

The Heriot-Watt Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is for you if:

• You're an international student who does not have the appropriate English requirements
• You do not meet the published entry requirements for your postgraduate degree
• You're returning to education after some time away and need support
• You're switching to a study area that differs from your undergraduate degree

Benefits of our Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma

• Become part of our exciting, supportive global community
• A personalised study experience, tailored to meet your needs and optimise your experience
• Our award-winning, professional careers team are here to fully support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt
• Prepares you for entry into your chosen postgraduate degree programme

Once you've completed this programme, our postgraduate degrees are tailored to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to enter the workplace and perform at a high level right away. Most of our postgraduate degrees will give you the chance to work on live projects with global brands that will ensure your CV stands out once you've graduated.

Duration

Pre-Master Graduate Diploma in Design - one year

Masters progression

Completion of this will get you onto the following postgraduate programmes:

• Design Management, MSc
• Digital Design and Innovation, MA
• Fashion and Textiles Design, MA
• Fashion and Textiles Design with Industry Placement, MA
• Fashion and Textiles Management, MSc
• Interior Architecture and Design, MA