Overview

The programme

Our full-time, one-year programme was co-founded by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) and nine leading Dutch design agencies. Through our unique skill-set combo of academia, industry and stakeholders, we provide you with the skills to become the design leader of tomorrow.

Our one-year full-time programme is based in bustling Amsterdam - home to several of the world's leading design agencies. The Master of Science programme in Digital Design is centred around four main areas of expertise: Literacy, Research, Creation and Strategy. It also involves three projects, as well as a closing exhibition. During your study, you'll work on exciting real-life design briefs in a studio setting. You'll be equally in close contact with top professionals from renown design agencies and creative studios.

Programme Structure

Each area of expertise is linked to a track, attendance to all of which is compulsory:

Literacy
Research
Creation
Strategy
Project

Audience

This programme is ideal for those wishing to advance in their digital design strategy, leadership and process. We encourage applications from candidates over the age of 30.

You believe in design as an agent of change.
You have a critical perspective on technology.
You enjoy working in multicultural, fast-paced settings.

Lecturers

You will work in international multidisciplinary teams in real-life briefs. Our learning process takes place in a studio-setting, where you benefit from regular coaching by lecturers and industry professionals. At our lab, you can develop and build digital and physical products of any kind - including your own!

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design User Experience Design View 33 other Masters in Design in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the Master's programme in Digital Design, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent international title), demonstrate previous design experience through an annotated portfolio and have a good command of the English language.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years work experience in the design field – for example, Interactive Design, User Research, Product Design, UI Design, among others.

If you do not fulfil the minimum required work experience you may apply with an outstanding design portfolio produced outside a school setting.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates over 30 years of age.

Work experience

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years work experience in the design field – for example, Interactive Design, User Research, Product Design, UI Design, among others. Our programme has a strong reflective component that can only be fulfilled by students who understand the workflow and settings of the design world. If you do not fulfil the minimum required work experience you may apply with an outstanding design portfolio produced outside a school setting.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates over 30 years of age.

Tuition Fee

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International

10001 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10001 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Digital Design.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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