20 Creative Arts and Design Masters Degree Programs in Switzerland

The MDes UIC addresses students who want to be part of an international program influenced by the tradition of the Swiss Graphic Design and the current academic perspective as well as the standards of the Institute Digital Communication Environments of the HGK Basel. Of special interest for students is the opportunity to graduate with an internationally accredited double degree: Master of Design (MDes) from the UIC and its Swiss equivalent, MAS in Graphic Design I, Iconicism and Graphic Design II, Mediality from the HGK Basel.

The Master in History and Theory of Art and Architecture (MSTAA) includes both the study of the history of architecture and art history.

The MA in History and Theory of Art and Architecture (MSTAA) includes the study of the history of both architecture and art. It is a complete Master which aims at counteracting the growing marginalisation of architecture in art history studies. At the same time, the study of the history of art and architecture in different eras (medieval, modern and contemporary) is complemented by in-depth studies on the theory and criticism of architecture, artistic literature, the history and practice of restoration (with moments of practice in the field), museology and digital humanities with an eye towards other artistic and cultural expressions like photography, cinema, theatre, and literature. Practical workshops and internships in affiliated institutions complete the Master's training offer.

Digital marketing is crucial to business success and this program provides a comprehensive understanding of new technologies and how to implement them for effective digital marketing campaigns, as well as examines digital business models and digital transformation strategies in order to achieve optimal success in the ever-evolving business landscape of the future.

The Master of Arts in Management in Sustainable Fashion Management prepares students to drive sustainable transitions in the global fashion industry by applying circular economy principles.

The combination of iconic practice, iconic theory, and iconic research forms the profile of the MA in Digital Communication Environments.

The Master of Science in Architecture offers the opportunity to acquire the most advanced theoretical knowledge and operative skills for the practice of contemporary architectural design. Architectural design is taught through its disciplinary foundations and is closely related with technological innovation, environmental issues, models of territorial management and the themes of restoration and reestablishment of the historical, architectural and environmental heritage.

The Master is a two-year (120 ECTS) Double Master's Degree offered jointly by USI - Università della Svizzera italiana and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is entirely given in English.

The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management at SUMAS enables professionals and graduates to apply circular economy principles to the fashion industry while developing responsible leadership capabilities.

The Online MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management enables professionals to apply circular economy principles to the fashion industry while developing responsible leadership capabilities. Core courses strengthen management skills and sustainability knowledge across multiple disciplines, equipping graduates to champion sustainable transitions within their organizations.

The Online Master (MAM) in Sustainable Fashion Management is an intensive 12-month program designed for aspiring leaders aiming to transform the fashion industry.

As a decisive turning point in a career or as a follow-up to a Bachelor in Industrial Design, this Master's programme is for students wishing to focus on two fundamental aspects of a designer’s practice, personal research as well as the professional handling of commissions for clients, companies or producers. Besides the steadily ongoing refinement of design research abilities and practical design skills, the students are confronted with the multifaceted realities of the design business. From production processes and concepts of efficiency through to the value of design, this Master's programme offers the tools to become a successful professional. Supervised by renowned practitioners and theoreticians, the programme revolves around three basic pillars: a personal project developed by the student throughout the curriculum, assignments in cooperation with international companies leading to various productions, exhibitions, and publications in the international press, and the drawing up of a Master’s thesis. Students benefit from ECAL’s exceptional resources in terms of both infrastructure and the school’s unique network in the art and design fields. Upon completion of this programme and with the help of additional training in fields such as photography, students build up a portfolio to the highest professional standards. ECAL graduates are much sought after by international agencies, design studios, and companies or run their own businesses.

The Master of Arts allows you to acquire knowledge and methods useful for understanding contemporary realities and apprehending the intellectual wealth produced by human beings over time. It offers a wide range of disciplines, ranging from historical sciences to theoretical approaches in human sciences, including languages ​​and literature. It thus offers you the opportunity to practice the interdisciplinarity specific to literature studies. At the end of this course, you will have acquired many useful assets in the world of work: autonomy, sense of responsibility and organization, critical thinking, aptitude for analysis, synthesis and transmission of complex information, ability to argue, mastery of written and oral expression, versatility.

Switzerland is a privileged country in terms of know-how in the field of luxury and craftsmanship. Building on this tradition, this Master of Advanced Studies is for the holders of a Bachelor or Master’s degree wishing to further their knowledge in industrial design and investigate sectors of excellence as diverse as fine watchmaking, tableware, or specific techniques using noble materials. Through collaborations with prestigious brands (some with century-old heritage) and workshops provided by designers of the international scene, students experiment with all production stages: from designing an object to its completion, via 3D rendering models or photography. They also have the benefit of brand identity analyses and conferences delivered by experts in the field, as well as tours of luxury goods manufacturers. Many projects are singled out by partner companies to be produced, exhibited, and published in the international press. After one year at ECAL, the students are able to submit a varied portfolio to the highest professional standards. Highly sought after by international agencies and world-leading companies, they also often have the opportunity to simultaneously establishing their own business. Graduates are frequently offered internship opportunities right at the end of their curriculum – often leading to steady employment. Since the beginning of 2018, students from this programme have been benefiting from a partnership with IMD Lausanne Business School, a world leader in its field; this partnership is allowing them to learn about what is at stake when launching a brand and starting a business.

The PROFESSIONAL MASTER SDS® GLOBAL DESIGN is a European diploma issued by INSHED. The training allows you to be professionally operational from the start of your career and to benefit from good employability, even beyond your country of origin.