Program Overview
The Research in Art and Design at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a Master programme in Arts & Design taught in English, Spanish, Catalan 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 Research in Art and Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 4
- Tuition: EUR 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,775 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research in Art and 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
- [\'Contemporary Art\', \'Contemporary Design\', \'Contemporary Thought I\', \'Practices and Territories of Present-day Design I\', \'Criticsm workshop\', "Master\'s dissertation", \'Design Culture\', \'Practices and Territories of Present-day Design II\', \'Contemporary Art\', \'Contemporary Design\', \'Contemporary Thought I\', \'Practices and Territories of Present-day Design I\', \'Art Research I\', \'Criticsm workshop\', "Master\'s dissertation", \'Contemporary Thought II\', \'Art Research II\', \'Joan Minguet\', \'Àlex Mitrani\', \'Miquel Molins\', \'Martí Perán\', \'Josep Perelló\', \'Paca Pérez Carreño\', \'Josep Maria Pinto\', \'Anna Pujadas\', \'Octavi Rofes\', \'Valentín Roma\', \'Gerard Vilar\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- University degree in History of Art, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Communication Sciences or Design, though other subjects like Humanities will be considered by the Master\'s Commitee on a case-by-case basis. In the latter case the candidate may be required to take bridging courses.
- Knowledge of English at level B1 of the Council of Europe\'s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Motivation letter and curriculum vitae and, addressed to the Master\'s coordinating body.
- Academic transcript (50%)
- Motivation letter (10%)
- Other educational qualifications and/or professional experience, both related to the content of the master\'s degree (30%).
- Knowledge of English or French at level B2 or above (10%).
English Proficiency: IELTS 4 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,775 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,775 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 4
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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 Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
