Program Overview
The Graphic Design at Polytechnic of Leiria is a Master programme in Arts & Design taught in English, Portuguese over 24 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 Graphic Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graphic 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
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design for Contemporary Media
- Studies of Contemporary Graphic Design I
- Elective - Master in Graphic Design
- Applied Typography
- Atelier Design Gráfico II
- Branding
- Studies of Contemporary Graphic Design II
- Paper Engineering
- Seminars
- Elective Group Master in Graphic Design
- Research Methodologies
- Elective Group - Master in Graphic Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Conditions of admission
- Holders of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or legal equivalent in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Product Design, Fine Arts, New Media, interested in pursuing studies in the area of Graphic Design;
- Holders of a foreign academic bachelor\xc2\x92s degree following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process in Graphic Design and related areas;
- Holders of a foreign bachelor\xc2\x92s degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of a degree by the Scientific-Technical Council of ESAD in Graphic Design and related areas;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific-Technical Council of ESAD.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic of Leiria 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 Polytechnic of Leiria
Polytechnic of Leiria
Leiria, Portugal
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-09-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English, Portuguese
- Duration 24 months