Program Overview
The Advanced Studies in Design at Universitat Polit\xc3\xa8cnica de Catalunya \xc2\xb7 BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Studies in Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,147 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Studies in Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Design (taught in English)
- Design, Innovation and Technology\xa0(taught in English)
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Art Direction in Design
- Design Research (a cross-disciplinary specialisation that covers the other four)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
2. A qualification issued by a university in a country that is not in the EHEA. If the qualification has not been homologated, the UPC will verify that the course of study corresponds to a level of education equivalent to an official Spanish university degree and that the qualification obtained would provide admission to a master\xc2\x92s degree in the country in which it was awarded.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,147 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,147 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Polit\xc3\xa8cnica de Catalunya \xc2\xb7 BarcelonaTech (UPC) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Barcelona, Spain
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
- Credits 15
