37 Design MSc Degree Programs

The logics of architectural design and construction are in continuous adaptation to the context in which they operate. Its systems of methods and principles are expanded to face challenges such as climate change, technological disruptions, economic collapses, geopolitical strategies and demographic movements, among other imminent global challenges.

Innovative instructional programs are increasingly critical to success in a variety of fields – from education to industry. EKU’s 100% online instructional design and learning technology (IDLT) program prepares you to integrate current and emerging technology as you learn to design, facilitate and evaluate effective learning programs. The IDLT program offers a systematic approach to improving learning outcomes by developing consistent, quality instructional products and experiences. Graduates leave the program with a professional portfolio showcasing their skills and accomplishments and are prepared to take on key roles in the growing field of instructional design.

MSc Innovative Design is a multidisciplinary programme that brings together creativity and cutting-edge technologies. Students develop expertise in integrated innovation, human–product interaction, digital fabrication, and AI-enabled design, guided by teaching that spans engineering, design, and computing.

The MSc in Design Innovation is the first of its kind in Europe. Utilising a blend of theory and practice you will learn the necessary skills to become a leader in design innovation, developing smart, novel, winning innovation concepts.

The MSc in Bio-Integrated Design offers a program that combines biological sciences with design and engineering. It focuses on creating sustainable, innovative solutions that work harmoniously with living systems. Students learn to apply biological p…

The MSc in Disability, Design, and Innovation is a course focused on creating practical solutions that improve the lives of disabled people. It explores how design can be used as a tool to address barriers faced by individuals with disabilities. Stud…

The MSc in Design Innovation and Technology shapes how we interact with technologies and human-centred solutions. You'll develop knowledge of computational design and emerging digital and physical production processes. You'll be connected with institutions that offer collaborative opportunities.

This program offers a studio-based, interdisciplinary approach to design, tackling societal challenges. Established and innovative design concepts are incorporated in a unique collaborative setup across campuses.

The Master of Science (MSc) in System Design is a 2-year programme offered by Fontys University of Applied Sciences. Become the engineer, who crosses disciplines, who can think in conceptual and technical terms, and who controls interfaces of the technical disciplines in system design to ensure working effectively and efficiently.

The part-time Master of Science (MSc) in System Design is a 3-year program offered by Fontys University of Applied Sciences. Become the engineer, who crosses disciplines, who can think in conceptual and technical terms and controls interfaces of the technical disciplines in system design to ensure working effectively and efficiently.

The Emergent Technologies and Design (EmTech) programme offers MArch (16 months) and MSc (12 months) options, and is open to architecture and engineering graduates seeking knowledge and skills in architectural design science, who want to experiment with how these can be applied within new production paradigms.

Design and Make investigates the sustainable and innovative use of timber and other locally sourced materials to drive new forms of architectural research through 1:1 built prototypes. Direct physical engagement with material, site and making processes is central to the programme, which offers MArch (16 months) and MSc (12 months) options, and we thrive on the unexpected revelations this can bring.

The construction industry is at a crossroads. The transition to a more sustainable society poses big challenges — and opportunities — for the sector. New materials, methods, and technologies are coming to the forefront, with accompanying demands for up-to-date, specialized education. This MSc in Design and Construction Project Management program will train you to analyze and understand these changes, developing the skills essential for tackling these challenges in a responsible and effective manner.

The Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design emphasises the theoretical and practical fundamentals of integrated circuit (IC) design, enhancing students’ specialised knowledge in analogue, mixed-signal, and digital circuits to meet today’s rapidly increasing performance demands in IC design.

Global climate change is altering everything—everywhere in the world. We are faced with necessary tasks relating to the design and build of our surrounding environments. The landscape and its functions, its ecosystem services, and its appearance, will inevitably change. As the energy transition accelerates, the landscape is developing into a global powerhouse. Simultaneously, the landscape, with its soils, peatlands, wetlands, forests, and oceans, must be assisted in its capacity as a major global carbon sink.

The Master of Science in Design Innovation for Circular Economy (MScDICE) equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead sustainability transitions through design-driven strategies. Rooted in systems thinking, policy innovation, and circular economy principles, the program empowers graduates to tackle complex environmental and social challenges by developing regenerative solutions across products, services, buildings, and urban systems.