478 Master's in Design in North America

Ecological Design from The Conway School reflects the fundamentally applied nature of Conway’s graduate program.  

Learning at the nexus of NYC arts and cultural communities, students in the History of Art and Design MA at Pratt Institute consider their discipline within larger social, cultural, and political contexts. 

Boost your career by gaining skills and knowledge that can help you design and operate the learning platforms of the future with this MSc in Learning Design and Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Design - The Dynamic Media Institute program from Massachusetts College of Art and Design enables students to pursue a thesis through a rigorous practice of research, prototyping, and writing.

Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University helps you gain a deep understanding of human behavior and user experience through research and insights that inform experience design and product innovation.

Art Therapy and Creativity Development at Pratt Institute is where psychology and creativity meet to help us help others. Through experiential, embodied learning and immersive clinical training, you’ll discover the curative nature of the creative process and the healing potential of art.

The Art, Culture and Technology programme at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a prestigious two-year, full-time Master of Science (SMACT). This public study mode course blends critical artistic practice with technological research, fostering leadership in cultural production and experimental media.

The Design programme at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree based on campus. It focuses on interaction design, blending creative research with material exploration. Students engage in UX/UI, data ethics, and speculative writing to prepare for advanced professional practice.

The MFA in Visual Communication Design at Jacksonville State University is a terminal degree that allows students to concentrate in one specific discipline under the umbrella of Visual Communication Design (for example, web design or illustration) OR to complete individually crafted interdisciplinary programs of study also under the umbrella of Visual Communication Design.

Theatre Studies - Production and Design from Southern Oregon University fits you if you are already an educator in theatre looking to upgrade your production skills and earn a Master’s Degree.

Communications Design at Pratt Institute is a powerful tool to shape culture. Our vibrant learning community fosters leadership skills as, together, we explore, redefine, and innovate. 

The Ceramics program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers the opportunity for concentrated studio work involving both technical and conceptual challenges. Through questioning and experimentation, students work to consolidate materials and processes while developing strong conceptual and expressive ideas.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Design at The University of Montana is a comprehensive graduate programme focused on creating innovative therapies. This full-time course provides expert training in drug delivery and medicinal chemistry, preparing students for advanced research roles within the global healthcare sector.

Environmental Design at Texas Tech University culminates in an independent capstone project on a subject of special interest to you.

The Northwestern University online Master of Science in Information Design and Strategy (IDS) program teaches students how to translate information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives and interfaces.

Get ready to lead in the digital learning space with the online degree in Educational Technology and Learning Design at Empire State University.

The Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (Low-Res MFA) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago program is designed for the 21st-century artist whose work and life demands both a rigorous engagement with an artistic community as well as flexibility, fluidity, and a self-directed approach.

The MFA Lighting Design curriculum at California Institute of the Arts CalArts centers on developing critical and practical skills with coursework that includes lessons in immersive lighting design, AutoCAD, digital rendering, Vectorworks, and strategies for live performance across a wide variety of creative arenas. 

The Architecture Studies - Computation programme at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a two-year, full-time Master of Science (SMArchS) degree. This public study mode course explores the intersection of architectural design and computational thinking, focusing on innovative tools and socially meaningful design.

The Lighting Design program of the New York School of Interior Design is a one-year, post-professional degree that provides rigorous education in the art and science of architectural lighting design. All classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends.