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COURSE CONTENT

We believe in a future where the things that we design no longer need to be detrimental to the wellbeing of our planet.
We believe in a future that pioneers ecological possibilities that redress social, environmental and economic imbalance.
We believe in a future that encourages creativity to explore integrated solutions that are beneficial to all-of-life.

This programme offers a dynamic new way of engaging with the challenging situations we face socially, economically and environmentally.

We show you how to use ecological design thinking to unravel complex situations in the work-place, in your community or within organisations. You will learn the practical skills and knowledge to show you how to achieve co-created solutions, which engage everyone and foster resilience in individuals and communities.

Ecological Design Thinking is a growing discipline around the world as its techniques are increasingly adopted in the fields of design, education and business as well as within leadership, management and consultancy.

The Ecological Design Thinking programme is transdisciplinary, insightful and universal in its application. The low-residency model allows for online study with four periods of two-week residency enabling professionals to continue their practice while studying.

It brings together theoretical and practical discourses on ecologically inspired design, with the latest developments in anthropology, psychology and socio-political economics. It aims to provide a tool-kit for change makers at the forefront of our transition to sustainable societies.

SKILLS

On this course you will:

Explore practical implications of eco-literacy for personal transformation and collective actions
Identify, frame and communicate systemic socio-ecological problems using innovative approaches, transdisciplinary frameworks and participatory practices
Co- design and facilitate bottom-up approaches to social change driven by ecological principles
Work in interdisciplinary teams and develop interpersonal skills to proactively formulate solutions to complex problems
Develop skills to evaluate, contrast, synthesise and work creatively with conflicting ideas and uncertainty
Use visual, verbal and written communications and appropriate media to present complex ideas effectively.

Graduates leave to work in:

Design and Architecture: building and development with regard to all systems of life
Town Planning: how to create an effective multi-functional community space
NGOs: especially those tackling climate emergency
Permaculture: agroforestry, land management and community
Business: making systems more ecologically sustainable
Education: teaching in multi-disciplinary disciplines
This programme can be taken full-time or part-time with a low-residency or online only pathway. PGCert (2 modules) and PGDip (4 modules) study options are also available.