The MS Design course at Drexel University offers opportunities to explore how design can be used to address real-world challenges, with guidance from seminars and studio courses.

School: Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Drexel University
Course: MS Design
Location: Philadelphia, USA
Course dates: September 2025, with a duration of two years at full-time status
Application deadline: 1 September 2025

The MS in Design at Drexel University is an innovative, interdisciplinary program that prepares students to become leaders in the evolving design industry. Combining evidence-based design with core competencies in service design, market research and product development, the program equips students to solve complex, real-world challenges.

Students tailor their education through studio courses, seminars and electives that align with their career goals and interests.

The 48-credit, STEM-designated program covers topics such as social impact design, design-led strategy and emerging technologies.

Students gain practical experience through hands-on work in research, fabrication and human-centred design thinking, while pursuing projects relevant to their interests in areas like technology, sustainability and health.

Students complete a thesis project that applies evidence-based design to real-world problems. With full-time and part-time options, the program accommodates working professionals and those seeking a career change. Graduates are equipped to excel in a variety of industries, including product development, service design and research strategy.

Applications to this course have now closed.

Top image: Asavari Scarff, MS Design Research 2022
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