Program Overview

Master in Design Program

The Master in Design program at the University of Bergen is a postgraduate degree that focuses on advanced design studies. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of design principles, theories, and practices.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Master in Design program, applicants must have a completed bachelor's degree in design or a related field, with a minimum of 180 credits. The admission process involves two rounds:

1. Application and Portfolio Evaluation: Applicants must submit their application, including a motivation letter, project description, and portfolio, which will be evaluated by a jury.
2. Interview: Applicants who pass the first round will be invited for an interview, which is the second round of the admission process.

Application Process

The application process for the Master in Design program is as follows:

• Registration: Applicants must register their application on the university's application portal.
• Submission of Documents: Applicants must submit all required documents, including their motivation letter, project description, and portfolio, by the deadline.
• Evaluation: The applications will be evaluated by a jury, and applicants who pass the first round will be invited for an interview.

Portfolio Requirements

The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant's design skills and experience. It should include:

• 6-10 examples of the applicant's design work
• A brief description of each project
• Images or videos of the projects

The portfolio should be submitted as a single PDF document, with a maximum size of 250 MB.

Interview

The interview is the second round of the admission process. It will be conducted by a panel of designers and academics, and will assess the applicant's design skills, experience, and motivation for pursuing the Master in Design program.

Program Structure

The Master in Design program is a two-year full-time program, which includes:

• Coursework: Students will take a range of courses in design principles, theories, and practices.
• Studio Work: Students will work on design projects, under the supervision of experienced designers and academics.
• Research: Students will conduct research in design, and produce a thesis or dissertation.

Research Areas

The Master in Design program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Visual Communication: Students will explore the principles and practices of visual communication, including graphic design, typography, and visual identity.
• Mřbel- og Romdesign/Interiřrarkitektur: Students will explore the principles and practices of furniture and spatial design, including interior architecture and design.

Important Dates

The important dates for the Master in Design program are:

• December 1: Application portal opens
• February 1: Application deadline
• Week 7: Application and portfolio evaluation
• February 18: Invitation to interview
• Week 12: Interview
• March 31: Offer of study place
• April 8: Deadline for response to offer

Sřknadsstatus

The status of the application will be displayed as "Under behandling" (Under processing) until the admission process is complete. Applicants who are offered a study place will receive an email with instructions on how to respond to the offer.