Program Overview
The Digital Design at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Digital Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,995 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital 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
- Area of expertise: Design Literacy. Design Thinking (4 ECs), Experience Design (1 EC), Interaction Design (1 EC), Content Strategy (1 EC), Digital Storytelling (1 EC).
- Area of expertise: Design Strategy. Design Ethics (4 ECs), Digital Disruption (1 EC), Business Modelling (1 EC), Service Design (1 EC).
- Area of expertise: Creation. Interaction Engineering (4 ECs), Iterative Prototyping (1 EC), Smart Objects (1 EC), Data Visualisation (1 EC).
- Research: Design Research (4 ECs), Field Research (1 EC), User Research (1 EC).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Science in Digital Design, candidates must hold a Bachelor degree (or an equivalent international title), demonstrate previous design experiences through an annotated portfolio, and have a good command of the English language. The Master\'s programme in Digital Design is an international program, and all activities (classes, projects, etc) are conducted in English.
To successfully participate in the Master\'s programme in Digital Design, candidates need to be proficient in the English language. This may be proven\xc2\xa0by presenting a test result, or through previous education.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,995 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,995 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences 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 Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is a large vocational university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The AUAS offers bachelor programmes, and a number of (professional) master programmes....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
