Overview

The Advanced Studies in Design programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, is conceived from a comprehensive, wide-ranging and cross-disciplinary perspective that is characteristic of design in Barcelona, which has become an international benchmark in recent decades. Its approach is propositional: it contributes new views on theory, participatory network strategies and the most innovative trends in new product design. Teaching takes place in settings such as design workshops, projects on various topics, materials and technology research laboratories, collaborative work, and digital manufacturing laboratories.

Career opportunities

Academia and theory-focused settings. Doctoral degrees in Design.
Agencies and organisations devoted to applied design for social, health and/or welfare purposes.
Companies and industries, new product development offices, application of design in new fields and and implementation in emerging sectors.
Public and private bodies related to markets, products, consumption and local areas.
Communication, social networks, image and communication. New media and overall message design.
Cultural organisations related to society, culture and objects, as well as the dissemination of these organisations and reflection and debate on these themes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Design (taught in English)

Design, Innovation and Technology (taught in English)

Industrial Design Engineering

Art Direction in Design

Design Research (a cross-disciplinary specialisation that covers the other four)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Design View 30 other Masters in Design in Spain

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official Spanish university qualification or an official university qualification issued by a university in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that qualifies the holder for admission to a master's degree.

A qualification issued by a university in a country that is not in the EHEA. If the qualification has not been homologated, the UPC will verify that the course of study corresponds to a level of education equivalent to an official Spanish university degree and that the qualification obtained would provide admission to a master’s degree in the country in which it was awarded. This access route in no way implies the homologation of the qualification or its recognition for any purpose other than admission to the master's degree. The master's degree will, however, be fully and legally valid.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2700 EUR / year

≈ 2700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1162 EUR / year

≈ 1162 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

Funding

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