University Master's Degree in Research in Art and Design

Research into art and design through theory and practice: visual creation, project culture and applied aesthetics

Admission Official Master's Degree in Research in Art and Design

Access

Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.

Admission requirements

Entrance requirements are as follows:

University degree in History of Art, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Communication Sciences or Design, though other subjects like Humanities will be considered by the Master's Commitee on a case-by-case basis. In the latter case the candidate may be required to take bridging courses.

Knowledge of English at level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Motivation letter and curriculum vitae and, addressed to the Master's coordinating body.

Selection criteria

Should the number of applicants be higher than that of places on offer, these will be allocated according to the following criteria:

1. Academic transcript (50%)
2. Motivation letter (10%)
3. Other educational qualifications and/or professional experience, both related to the content of the master's degree (30%).
4. Knowledge of English or French at level B2 or above (10%).

Complementary training

Depending on the candidate's previous educational background, the Master's Commitee may require bridging courses to be taken.

Candidates with degrees in History of Art, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Communication Sciences or Design will not be required to take bridging courses.

Candidates with degrees in other subjects may be required to take bridging courses. Bridging courses will be chosen on a case-by-case basis, up to a maximum of 18 credits, from the following subjects:
  • Aesthetics, 6 credits
  • Philosophy of Art, 6 crèdits
  • Aesthetics and Criticism, 6 crèdits
  • Analysis and Criticism of Design, 5 crèdits
  • Curation of Design Exhibitions, 5 credits
  • Contemporary Art and Design, 6 credits
  • Latest trends in Design, 6 credits