Master's Degree English 2 years | 120 ECT

Master's Programme in Design

University of Bergen · Bergen, Norway
TuitionConfirm with admissions
Duration2 years | 120 ECT
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
Programme provider

University of Bergen

Bergen, Norway · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Master's Programme in Design is a master's degree programme lasting 2 years | 120 ECT, taught in English at University of Bergen in Bergen.

Program overview

As a student on the master's programme in design, you spend two years immersed in your own artistic project, with time to explore, test ideas, make mistakes, and change direction. The programme offers two programme options: Furniture and room design/interior architecture Visual communication Why choose this programme? You apply based on your own project, working within furniture and room design/interior architecture or visual communication. The programme has a small intake and a strong sense of team spirit, and you work from your own space in a purpose-built facility at Møllendal in Bergen. Admission is based on portfolio and interview rather than grades, so what matters is the project you bring and were you want to take it. What will you learn? At the core of the programme is the development of a larger, independent master's project, and you are your own most important instrument and source of material. Through the programme, you engage with questions central to the design field: how designers can contribute to innovation and new professional knowledge, how design work can respond to relevant social challenges, and how an artistic project can move across established professional boundaries. Much of the learning takes place through conversations and discussions within the Department of Design and in meetings with other professional environments, and all students take part in a dedicated seminar programme. Student life Teaching combines lectures, seminar groups, practical exercises, self-study, and work on your master's project. You will spend time researching, designing, testing, and reflecting on your work while continuously developing your ideas. Over four semesters, you develop your project from a preliminary phase through to an approved description, then focus on communicative and presentation skills, before completing the project and a master's exhibition. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Career opportunities A Master's degree in Design can prepare you for careers where creative development, design processes, and independent project work are important. Possible career paths include: Designer in private companies, cultural institutions, or design studios Design consultant working with concept and product development Creative project manager for design and innovation projects Independent designer or entrepreneur The programme provides experience in managing complex design projects and developing solutions through research, experimentation, and artistic practice.

CityBergen
Credit load120 ECTS

Admission requirements

General Norway requirements for this degree level. The institution must confirm the final programme checklist.

  • A completed qualification appropriate for Master's Degree.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment requested by the institution.
  • Final requirements must be confirmed for the applicant's education system and intake.

Language requirements

The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.

EnglishPrimary teaching language

Required documents

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the programme's teaching language, when requested
Completed application form and recent photograph
Curriculum vitae and motivation statement
Recognition or equivalency evidence, when requested

Accreditation

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and degree-level requirements.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Complete the university-specific checklist and translations.

4Send an application request

Send your details now; SIT Connect will confirm the next intake before formal submission.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Master's Programme in Design?

The official catalogue records a duration of 2 years | 120 ECT and 120 ECTS.

Which languages are used for Master's Programme in Design?

The official programme record lists English. A required language certificate or minimum score must be confirmed for the chosen intake.

What is the tuition fee?

A current programme-specific tuition fee has not been published in SIT Connect.

Can I apply now?

There is no active intake for this programme.

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