LSDM is a higher education provider that offers flexible, career-focused online master’s degrees covering design and marketing. Their courses are designed for working professionals and aspiring creatives who need flexible study options.
All LSDM degrees are 100% online, taught through a modern digital platform. The courses are delivered to fit around your schedule with a focus on practical, real-world professional skills.
Real-world applications
LSDM focuses on equipping students with skills they can immediately apply in their careers. LSDM students work on briefs and case studies that reflect industry expectations, preparing them to thrive in agency, brand, consultancy, or entrepreneurial roles.
While LSDM runs the courses, the actual degrees are awarded by the UK validating university, Norwich University of the Arts (NUA).
As the validating body for LSDM, Norwich University of the Arts draws upon nearly 180 years of high-quality education, maintaining its long-standing tradition of excellence in creative subjects.
It is considered a leading Specialist University for the Creative Industries in the United Kingdom, achieving a prestigious Triple Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and more recently being named “Arts University of the Year 2025” by the Daily Mail.
What it’s like to study online with LSDM:
LSDM’s online platform offers:
You’ll build a portfolio and work on practical projects to help you apply what you learn directly to your career.
Support while you study:
You’ll get:
Course length and time commitment:
Fully online
Takes 12 months to complete
Expect to study 15–20 hours a week
You can plan your learning around your own schedule
Entry requirements:
You’ll need:
A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
Tuition fees:
Standard fee: £6,955
With a UK Study Online Scholarship: £5,215 (paid in two parts)
UK Study Online Scholarships are available for the following Master’s Degrees from LSDM awarded by Norwich University of the Arts.
MA in Digital & Tech Marketing
Learn about digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, data analytics, social media, and new marketing technologies.
MA in UX Design
Focus on user experience, interaction design, usability testing, service design, and information architecture.
With the UK Study Online Scholarship, you get a 25% reduction on tuition for these Master’s Degree programmes. These scholarships are only available for starting a course by May 2026.
For more information and to apply, please follow the links below.
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ARTU Ranking (Out of 45 UK universities included in their table)
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