Overview

Campus open doors & Online info sessions:

Our on campus open doors are on 15 March and 26 April. We also have online info sessions on:

Tuesday 22-April -2025 18:00- 19:00h Belgian time

Thursday 24-April -2025 12:00-13:00h Belgian time

What to expect from the Space and Service Design program at Thomas More ?

Do you want to design for real-life projects and co-create with real clients and real users?

Do you want to transform your career or business aspirations to new heights via this one-year programme in service design?
You will use your personal vision to add sustainable value to public spaces and improve user experience of the clients of public services.
We teach you to apply research-led design methodologies and to organize participatory workshops with real clients and users in order to create good solutions together.
You will be able to expand your professional network with weekly Master Classes from industry experts and challenge yourself through collaborations with design agencies and real-life design projects.
You will build on your BA or MA in design (industrial, product, graphic, service etc.), architecture, UX-UI, management, social sciences, tourism,…, with this fully accredited (60 ECTS) international postgraduate programme.

After Graduation

After graduation, you have the skills as a service designer to identify and satisfy unmet needs in a wide range of sectors — such as health care, education, hospitality, culture and retail. From roles in service organizations in the private and public sectors, to multidisciplinary design agencies.

Launch your career as a professional service designer, user experience (UX-) designer, design researcher, project manager, public service architect, public space architect, customer experience designer, retail designer, interaction designer, sustainability coordinator, design facilitator, change coach, workshop facilitator, service design consultant, consumer expert, digital service designer

International students who have studied in the programme are now able to apply for a new residence permit so that they can extend their stay for up to a year in order to find work and launch their career here in Europe.

For those interested in a more theoretical, research-focused path, we offer exciting opportunities to expand your studies. Partnering with leading universities in China and Germany, you can pursue an additional Master's degree. Study a fast track at Jiangnan University in China or complement with only 1 (!) Master's thesis semester with Osnabruck University in Germany.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Space & Service Design
SSD Master Classses
Future Proof Designer

Design & Research

Final project Space & Service Design
Professional Experience
Professional Development and Design Management Master Classes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-26 00:00:00 , International

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There are no deadlines for EEA students.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Interior Design User Experience Design

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Academic requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements for an English programme at Thomas More: Students who already obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design or Architecture in Belgium, in other EEA-members and non EEA-members states can apply for the Postgraduate in Space & Service Design programme, for example:• Ba/Ma Interior Design• Ba/Ma Service Design • Ba/Ma Interior Architecture• Ba/Ma Environmental Design• Ba/Ma Architecture/ Urban Planning• Ba/Ma Multimedia/Cross-Media/Visual Communication/Graphic Design/Digital Design• Ba/Ma Product Design / Industrial Design / Product Development• Ba/ Banaba/ Ma Furniture Design• Ba/Ma Design• Ba/Ma UX/UI Design

• Ba/Ma Innovation Management

Besides students with a background in design or architecture we also welcome candidates with a different educational/professional background. If you have a strong interest or are already experienced in design thinking, design management, service design, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, circular design, user-centred design, universal design, do not hesitate to send in your application. For example: students with a Ba/Ma in Social Sciences, Business, Computer Sciences, Cultural Studies.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to prove that you meet the conditions to start an equivalent course programme in higher education in the country where you obtained your diploma. Please note that candidates with a diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state may be set additional requirements. If this is the case our admission services will contact you.

Obtained a Flemish secondary education diploma or a Dutch VWO-diploma, MBO-4 diploma, HAVO +

Passed the ITACE test level B2 (in Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels or Ghent).

Obtained the minimum score on internationally recognised language tests such as Cambridge Assessment English (min 169) , IELTS (min 6.0) , TOEFL (min 79), TOEIC, SAT, Duolingo (min 110).

Obtained an English-language diploma in secondary or higher education from an institution in one of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Caribbean islands & South Africa.
Digital portfolio and CV

Motivation letter (stating why you would like to join the postgraduate programme) which will be assessed by the study counselors committee.

The digital portfolio (or Instagram/website/blog) is illustrating your experience in design or architecture OR/AND any other materials that illustrate your previous experiences/skills/knowledge. The portfolio should contain at least 5 pieces of your work and is to be submitted in digital format. The portfolio should enable the study counselors committee to assess your current competences and potential for success in the program. Digital formats that are considered acceptable include .jpegs of images/work or .pdfs of compilations of work. Furthermore, the portfolio enables the study counselors to compose a balanced, multidisciplinary, motivated class group.In addition to the portfolio/cv/motivation assessment, the study counsellors committee organizes online interviews.The next intake interviews (for the start in September 2025) will be in:- 25 March 2025- 30 April 2025- 20 May -24 June 2025 (only for Belgian and EEA students)-26 August (only for Belgian and EEA students)-2 September (only for Belgian students)

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Thomas More and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fee

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International

4190 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4190 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

3140 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3140 EUR per year during 12 months.

HOME candidates*: € 2,300

*Belgian candidates or candidates from other partners in education

Living costs for Mechelen

700 - 1210 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Thanks to research funding, sponsorships, and support from organizations and design agencies, we are committed to maintaining affordable tuition fees. This policy enables us to prioritize student enrollment based on talent and commitment, ensuring opportunities are accessible to as many deserving candidates as possible.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Campus open doors & Online info sessions:

What to expect from the Space and Service Design program at Thomas More ?

After Graduation

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Mechelen

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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