Social Innovation MDes
This course applies the lens of design thinking to address
some of society’s most important social, environmental
and economic challenges.
Duration:
1 year full-time
2 years part time
Term starts:
September 2019
The Course
You will develop solutions that
address pressing social and
environmental demands. These
are often in the fields of health,
social cohesion, demographic
shifts, climate change and
economic development. These
issues are not necessarily
addressed by one sector alone
or by conventional market-led
forces. Instead they involve
cross-sectorial experimentation,
co-creation, prototyping and
scalability. Globally focused
case studies will broaden
students’ perspectives and
increase understanding of
social innovation as a driver
for social change.
Entry requirements:
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How to apply:
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Careers
This course builds on a heritage
which sees designers use
their creative skills towards
positive social change. You
will design and develop ideas
and organisational models
that have the potential to
transform government, business
and not-for-profit services to
meet the challenges of major
global issues. At the heart of
the course is design thinking –
problem solving methodologies,
prototyping, visualisation
and co-creation.
The course will guide students
through the underlying patterns,
causes and behaviours needed
for change. It will demonstrate
how design is increasingly used
to develop more enduring and
inclusive business models.
For more information
ravensbourne.ac.uk/social-
innovation-mdes
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