Industrial Design - Master's Programme
Master's programme · 2 years · 120 credits
Description
Design is a creative and intellectual activity which questions, shapes and visualises objects, systems and interactions. The discipline of design is firmly embedded into cultural frameworks. Today, almost any issue can become the subject of a design processes.
The international master programme offers students a platform to further develop their individual skill set and philosophy to be able to shape their future role within the design profession. In depth studies within artistic, sociological and technological contexts and theories broadens students' creative and intellectual perspectives. Building on previously acquired knowledge, students plan, visualise, and implement concepts and strategies for new products and services.
By organising exhibitions, taking part in seminars and workshops, students communicate their work, participate in the public debate and contribute to advancing the field of design at large. As designers they will be responsible for conceiving of and ultimately making systems work.
Programme modules/courses and credits
Semester 1
- Introduction, 5
- Industrial Design Project I, 15
- Aesthetics, 5
- CAD Evolution, 5
Semester 2
- Industrial Design Project II, 20
- Production and Materials, 5
- Philosophy of Mind and Design, 5
Semester 3
- Industrial Design Project III, 20
- Design Management, 5
- Research Methods in Industrial Design, 5
Semester 4
Master’s degree project, 30
For further information on each course please see: https://www.lth.se/english/study/taide
Study trips
Study trips and exhibitions forms a natural part of the Master's programme in Industrial Design. Except for an introduction study tour in the start of the programme, all trips are optional. If a student is unable to participate in the optional activities, alternative assignments in Lund will be given.
- Introduction study tour 4 days (mandatory) - takes place during study week 1
- Study tour NASA, Houston U.S. 2 weeks (optional) - normally during the third semester as part of one of the industrial design projects
- Exhibitions (optional) - normally two exhibitions outside Lund during year 1 or 2: Stockholm Furniture Fair (Sweden) and Milano Fair (Italy)
Please note: Field trips may be subject to cancellation/alteration due to unforeseeable circumstances, such as natural disasters and/or visa denial.
Career prospects
The Master's programme in Industrial Design fortifies the knowledge and tools required for interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership and being team members who manage complex tasks and situations. Graduates have gone on to successful careers at companies such as IDEO, Google, Sony and IKEA, as well as within entrepreneurship, the public sector and academia. As future designers, students will become key agents of ethical systemic transformations that contribute to the advancement of long-term sustainable development.
Programme sheets
Applications will open on the
2024-10-15
This programme will be open for applications from 15 October 2024 to 15 January 2025.
There is a scholarship available for this Master's
Learn about the Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship.
Contact
Programme Director
Anna Persson
Email: mfa [dot] design [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se
International Coordinator
Sabine Richardson
Email: mfa [dot] design [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se
Requirements and selection
Entry requirements
A Bachelor’s degree with relevance to the applied education. A digital portfolio of the applicant’s own work in the field that clearly proves that the applicant has good potential to benefit from the programme. English 6
Selection criteria
The selection is based on the submitted portfolio and on a statement of purpose. Portfolio instructions.
English language requirements
Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.
How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements
Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
Apply
Start Autumn Semester 2025
Day-time Lund, full time 100%
In English
Study period
1 September 2025 - 6 June 2027
Application
Will open for applications 2024-10-15
How to apply
Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.
Step 1: Apply online
- Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
- Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website - Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.
Step 2: Submit documents
- Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
- Get all your documents ready:
- official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
- official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
- passport/ID (all applicants) and
- proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
- Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
- Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.
* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.
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Programme-specific documents
In addition to the documents mentioned under Step 2, to be considered for admission to the Master's Programme in Industrial Design, you need to submit a PDF file containing a portfolio summary page, your portfolio, a statement of purpose, and a CV.
Detailed instructions on the portfolio for Industrial Design
Please note that the portfolio-file must be submitted directly to Lund University (do not upload the file to University Admissions in Sweden).
Tuition fees
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 490 000
First payment: SEK 122 500
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.
- Paying your application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Exemptions from paying the application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Convert currency – xe.com
*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.
Scholarships & funding
Lund University Global Scholarship programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.
External scholarships
Scholarship for the Master's Programme in Industrial Design
The Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship is available for students who are applying to the Master's Programme in Industrial Design.
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