MA in Industrial Design (Research)

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Industrial Design is to develop researchers who can contribute to industrial design knowledge at an advanced level.

Admission Requirements

A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree, a “professional” Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design (NQF level 8), or a Postgraduate Diploma, in Industrial Design, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all finalyear modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae in Industrial Design, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component.

Selection Process

Prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain
examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with design artefacts would be required.

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