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Masters Programmes

LICA offers three Masters Programmes:

MA Contemporary ArtsMA Contemporary Arts (Practice or Consultancy)
MA Design ManagementMA Design Management
MA by ResearchMA by Research (Art, Film, Music, Theatre and Performance)

LICA divides the Masters programmes into two types; Research Preparation Masters and Professional Preparation Masters.

The Professional Preparation Masters (MA Design Management and MA Contemporary Arts) are aimed at students who wish to further their careers and who intend to proceed onto practical and business related endevours.

The Research Preparation Masters (MA by Research) is aimed at students who wish to continue their studies after the Masters, and will prepare students for doctoral level study. We offer the MA by Research in the areas of Art, Film Studies, Music and Theatre and Performance.

Staff Profile

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The MA Sustainability, Innovation and Design encourages students to explore critical contemporary issues and develop innovative design approaches that address environmental concerns, social equity and justice, and economic viability.Quote mark
Stuart Walker,
Professor: Industrial Design
  • Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA)
  • The LICA Building, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, UK