Program Overview
The Service Systems Design at Aalborg 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 Service Systems Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 12,635 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Service Systems 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
- 1st semester; the system around the product
- User experience design for multi-modal interaction
- Designing product service systems
- System organisation and industrialisation of services
- Strategies and business in services
- Other electives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following bachelor\'s degrees qualify for the master\'s programme in Service Systems Design at AAU-Cph:
- Medialogy from Aalborg University (Aalborg, AAU-Cph and Esbjerg*)
- Art and Technology from Aalborg University
- IT Communication and New Media from Aalborg University (AAU-Cph)
- Interaction Design from Aalborg University (Danish programme only)
- Interaction Design from Syddansk University (BEng)
- Architecture and Design (specialisation in Industrial Design) from Aalborg University (Danish programme only)
Bachelor\'s degrees within e.g. architecture, design or human centered informatics may also qualify for the postgraduate programme in Service Systems Design.
If your bachelor\'s degree does not immediately qualify for the master\'s programme in Service Systems Design, your application will be assessed by the Study Board of Media Technology.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,635 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,635 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg 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 Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months