MA Narrative Environments is a two year post-graduate course based in the Spatial Practices programme at Central Saint Martins. Central Saint Martins is located in the heart of KingsX in central London. London is our laboratory.

We focus on three major areas of learning: philosophy, practice, and profession. Philosophy brings models of thinking about the world via complex engagements with technological and social futures. Practice introduces and hones design techniques including scenarios, stacks, worldbuilding, futuring, stage design, sound, immersion and interaction, social and service design. Profession advances connection with diverse fields, leadership and collaboration, networking, proposals, and project management.

The course operates in “Extended Full Time” mode. We program sessions three days a week each year, leaving time for students to work and earn income, volunteer and build networks, advance and perfect their English language skills, and take advantage of the myriad narrative environments the city has to offer. During the first year, students collaborate on live projects with partners and in diverse teams, responding to briefs that engage the research themes. In the second year, students focus on realizing a major project by individual or collaborative direction through deep research, design development, and communication.


We accept applications from designers, writers, technologists, game designers, coders, spatial designers, futurists, interior designers, environmental designers. We encourage students from across the world, from all generations and identities, to apply.

There are two deadlines each year. We encourage applicants to submit their portfolio for the first round.

For all inquiries about MANE experience and content: please email us.
For all inquiries about application processes, deadlines, funding, and technical issues: please email UAL admissions.