MA Lighting Design
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme focuses on creative applications of light, enabling you to explore optical fibres, LEDs, and projection-based techniques alongside traditional architectural and daylighting approaches. You will develop the ability to analyse, design, prototype, and document lighting solutions, integrating both technical understanding and imaginative experimentation. Working in a shared studio space with other creative design courses there is room for cross disciplinary exploration and learning.
This degree allows you to explore lighting in a range of interior and exterior contexts, from heritage and cultural spaces to immersive installations and experimental art projects. Modules benefit by having input from industry specialists, guest lecturers, and site visits, providing exposure to professional practice and live project opportunities. You will be taught by staff who are actively involved in the fields they teach.
Key highlights
- Explores optical fibres, LEDs and projection alongside architectural daylighting
- Develop skills to analyse, design, prototype and document lighting solutions
- Shared studio with other creative design courses for cross-disciplinary learning
- Lighting for heritage spaces, immersive installations and experimental art projects
- Industry specialists, guest lectures, site visits and live project opportunities
- Taught by staff actively working in the fields they teach
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include art & design or related discipline; or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Lighting Designer
- Architectural Lighting Designer
- Exhibition Lighting Designer
- Lighting Consultant
- Light Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,615 | International: £20,540
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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