Toy invention programme

Kingston UniversityKingston upon Thames, London

Course overview

Invent the future of play Become part of the first Toy Invention programme of its kind in the UK. Our innovative short course partners with the toy and entertainment giant Spin Master. Together, we bring industry know-how and creative learning to this crash course in inventing toys, games and new ways to play.

Delivered across twenty Wednesdays, we'll introduce you to the critical, creative and business processes of invention. You'll have expert guidance from communities of inventors, designers, innovators, makers, tinkerers and dreamers. During the course, you'll explore: concept development participatory design the histories and cultures around play the prototyping, pitching and marketing of toys, games and interactive experiences We host our programme in our Kingston School of Art workshops, with a team of tutors, technicians and an array of visitors, including schoolchildren, storytellers and even some magicians.

A play therapist will guide your interactions with kids of all ages. You'll also receive valuable business insights through one-on-one meetings with Spin Master gurus. The programme also has opportunities for you to connect with fellow students on sister courses in Hong Kong, Kyoto, Tel-Aviv and Toronto.

Key highlights

First toy invention programme of its kind in the UK
Delivered in partnership with toy and entertainment company Spin Master
One-on-one business meetings with Spin Master experts
Covers concept development, participatory design, prototyping, pitching and marketing
Taught in art school workshops, with a play therapist guiding work with children
Connect with students on sister courses in Hong Kong, Kyoto, Tel-Aviv and Toronto

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of fees
Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500
Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of fees
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000
International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500
Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
Sanctuary Scholarships
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000
The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Toy inventor
Toy designer
Game designer
Product designer
Prototype maker

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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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