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Tuition EUR 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2031-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location The Hague, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Type and Media at Royal Academy of Art The Hague is a MA 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 Type and Media 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Den Haag, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Type and Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Erik van Blokland (professor of type design)
  2. Paul van der Laan (professor of type design)
  3. Peter Verheul (professor of type design)
  4. Marja van der Burgh
  5. Françoise Berserik
  6. Peter Bil\x92ak
  7. Frank Blokland
  8. Petr van Blokland
  9. Just van Rossum
  10. Fred Smeijers
  11. Jan Willem Stas

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

If you are interested in applying for the Master programme in Design Type & Media, please make an appointment with the course coordinator. You must be a graduate of an art or design academy, write and speak English at the appropriate level and have sufficient practical experience in typography. You are expected to be familiar with the developments in the field of type design. Your digital portfolio needs to demonstrate your motivation and interest in typography and type design but also give insight into your design process.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Royal Academy of Art The Hague 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 Royal Academy of Art The Hague

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Royal Academy of Art The Hague

The Hague, Netherlands

The Royal Academy of Art is an art and design academy in The Hague, offering programs at both the HBO bachelor's and master's levels, as well as PhD programs.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2031-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
  • Credits 1
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