Overview

Program Outcomes

The goal of the Master of Design (MDes) program at University of California, Berkeley is to educate a cohort of designers to have a deep understanding of the foundations of emerging technologies and a rigorous design approach for analyzing ethical, ecological and societal implications of a continuously evolving environmental and socio-technology landscape. To meet this goal, MDes students are expected to:

Master methods of problem-conception and problem-solving at a range of social and ecological scales.
Hone methods of implementation grounded in the creative practice of design.
Gain core design skills, in terms of process, materials, craft, and representation.
Deepen and expand their technical skills in 1-2 emerging technology areas.
Explicitly consider contexts and impacts of design decisions.
Use design as a tool for collaboration and team-work.
Communicate design ideas effectively to diverse collaborators and audiences.
Weave all of the above together in multiple practice-focused studios.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Product Management

Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Processing of Materials in Manufacturing

Form and Structure

User Interface Design and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

Application Fee

Undergraduate Degree & Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume, showing relevant work and/or research experience

Two Essays (Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose, see guidelines below)

Three Letters of Recommendation

Project portfolio, showing previous design work (see requirements below)

Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if required)

The GRE Exam is not required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6570 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6570 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6570 USD / year

≈ 6570 USD / year

Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 USD / month

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