Program Overview

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MFA Programme in Crafts, Textile Art

The master's programme in Craft specialising in Textile Art at HDK-Valand combines material-focused exploration with conceptual and theoretical reflection. You will investigate the dynamic relationship between human and artefacts, deepening your understanding of textiles while critically exploring its artistic and social roles.

Programme Overview

• The programme is offered by the HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design at the The Artistic Faculty.
• Duration: 2 years, 120 credits (ECTS).
• Study pace: 100%, Day, Campus.
• Language: English.
• Location: Göteborg.
• Duration: 31 Aug 2026 - 4 Jun 2028.
• Application period: 16 Oct 2025 - 15 Jan 2026.
• Application code: GU-50008.

Tuition

• Full education cost: 638 000 SEK.
• First payment: 159 500 SEK.
• No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

Programme Structure and Content

First Semester

An immersive, reflective exploration of the methods and contemporary theories that underpin contemporary craft, allowing students to identify specific interests and artistic direction. Introduction to academic writing.

Second Semester

Engage in advanced projects to develop your artistic process and techniques, with a focus on material exploration, writing and conceptual development. You will also participate in an elective course, broadening your knowledge alongside students from other specialisations.

Third Semester

Deepen your material and conceptual knowledge while laying the groundwork for your final degree project. Develop an in-depth understanding and execution of research supported by and developed by a broader artistic community.

Fourth Semester

Complete an independent degree project including a major artistic work, a written report, and a public exhibition, showcasing your artistic development and research skills.

About

In every society, craft provide vital reference points, helping us shape the future while grounding us in the present. Craft link human needs and activities across history creating a dynamic artistic field that engages with both cultural heritage and contemporary practice. At HDK-Valand, the master's programme in Craft forms part of a vibrant academic environment where undergraduate education, research, and societal engagement are constantly in dialogue.

The Master's Programme in Craft Offers Three Specialisations

• Jewellery Art
• Ceramic Art
• Textile Art

Each specialisation provides a unique opportunity to delve into artistic exploration and conceptual development through materials. The programme is designed to cultivate your ability to initiate and realise artistic projects, encouraging independent thinking, critical analysis, and technical mastery.

Who Should Apply?

Are you passionate about exploring the interplay between materials, methods, theory, and concepts in your artistic practice? Do you want to challenge boundaries and discover new ways of thinking through craft? This programme is for those who see craft as more than working with materials—it's about the dialogue between practice and theory, hands-on making, and conceptual development.

Prerequisites and Selection

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or equivalent of at least 180 credits.
• Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
• Approved work samples are required.

Portfolio

Portfolio guidelines for the MFA Programme in Crafts, Textile Art.

Selection

The selection is based on an assessment of submitted work samples and a personal interview.

After Graduation

Graduates receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in Craft specialising in textile art, preparing them for:

• A professional career as an independent textile artist
• Collaborative roles within the broader field of contemporary craft and design
• Engagement with leading galleries, museums, and arts organisations
• Further academic pursuits, including doctoral studies in craft or related areas

Facilities

The programme is based at HDK-Valand's facilities on Kristinelundsgatan in central Gothenburg, adjacent to the renowned Röhsska Museum. In the textile workshops—the fibre workshop and the printing workshop—you will find equipment to work with manual and digital techniques for tapestry and jacquard weaving, tufting, sewing, printing, colouring and embroidery, to mention a few. Our facilities support a wide range of creative processes, providing the tools and resources needed for your artistic development within an inspiring, international study environment.