Program Overview
The Design Informatics at University of Oslo 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 Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway 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
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design Informatics 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
- Design of Information Systems
- Information Systems
- Systems development in a use context (Design)
- Large and complex information systems (Information Systems)
- IT-management (Information Systems)
- Interaction design (Design)
- Digital Media Production (Design)
- Qualitative research methods
- Process improvement and agile methods in systems development
- Information infrastructure
- Open Source Development
- Informasjonsarkitektur og innholdsadministrasjon
- Estimation and planning of software projects
- Health management information systems
- Technology Society Ethics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to this master\'s degree programme / study option requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme/study option
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- Norwegian and English language requirement OR special enhanced requirement in English specified below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, orb) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
- A minimum of 80 ECTS informatics credits including 30 credits on beginner level and 20 credits on advanced level.
- Specialization within human-computer interaction, information systems or software engineering (correspong to 30 ECTS) is required.
The scientific basis is considered covered for applicants with a bachelor degree in Informatics: design, use, interaction, Technology, organization and learning or Digital media.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo 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 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months