Program Overview
The Design and Innovation at M\xc3\xa4lardalen University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design 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 Design and Innovation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 28,493 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Västerås, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design and Innovation 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
- Challenges in Innovation and Design
- Project Management in Innovation and Design
- Research Methodology in Innovation and Design I
- Early Phases of Innovation
- Research Methodology in Innovation and Design II
- Project Methodology for Innovation and Design
- Master Thesis Work, Innovation and Design
- Innovation and Design:
- Communication in Complex Organisations
- Project course in co-creation from a Human Centered Design perspective
- Innovation and Creativity Management
- English
- Or an optional course in competition with other applicants at Mälardalen University or other higher education institution.
- Master of Science in Innovation and Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed Bachelors degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits, of which at least 90 credits are within product and process development or information design or innovation technology.
- A TOEFL test result, with a minimum score of 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT), or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5, or equivalent is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 28,493 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 28,493 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact M\xc3\xa4lardalen University 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 Mälardalen University
Mälardalen University
Västerås, Sweden
Mälardalen University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months