Study structure

Industrial Design (Master's Programme)

Programme structure

The programme extends over two academic years (4 semesters) and constitutes a course load of 120 ECTS credits in a combination of compulsory and elective courses.

  • The first and second semester consists of compulsory and elective courses.
  • In the third semester you specialize further through your specialisation project areas such as human factors in design, sustainable design, applied aesthetics, healthcare and welfare design, service design or strategic design.
  • In the fourth and final semester you write your master thesis, with a duration of 20 weeks.

The Master Thesis

The thesis may be formulated within 3 main categories:

  • Practical (design project)
  • Theoretical (specialization project)
  • A combination of these

Study plan details

Check the current schedule for compulsory and elective courses by year and semester, as well as other details about the programme.

Study plan