Official Master's Degree in Research in Art and Design
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Master description
The curriculum consists of 60 ECTS and is structured into a common part made up of 6 compulsory subjects (36 ECTS) and an elective part (12 ECTS) linked to the specialisation pathways in Visual Creation or Project Culture. Students may also choose a path without a specific specialisation. In addition, the programme includes the Master’s Dissertation (12 ECTS).
The specialisations are determined by the choice of two elective subjects in the second semester. Successfully completing the two subjects from the same pathway leads to the corresponding specialisation. If students combine subjects from both pathways, they complete the master’s degree without a specific specialisation.
The elective subjects take the form of research seminars and practice-oriented workshops, with extensive interaction with guest professionals, to facilitate the practical application of knowledge and methodologies in the Master’s Dissertation.
Course begins on
05/10/2026Course ends on
09/09/2027Teaching timetable
Monday to Thursday, from 4 pm to 8 pm
Study plan structure
| Type | Credits |
| Compulsory | 36 |
| Optional | 12 |
| Master Thesis | 12 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
| Module | Credits | Type |
| Artistic Research I | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Art | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Design | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Thought I | 6 | OB |
| Critical Workshop | 6 | OB |
| Master's Degree Dissertation | 12 | OB |
| Research in Design I | 6 | OB |
| Artistic Research II | 6 | OT |
| Contemporary Thought II | 6 | OT |
| Design Culture | 6 | OT |
| Research in Design II | 6 | OT |
Specialisation in Project Culture
| Module | Credits | Type |
| Artistic Research I | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Art | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Design | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Thought I | 6 | OB |
| Critical Workshop | 6 | OB |
| Master's Degree Dissertation | 12 | OB |
| Research in Design I | 6 | OB |
| Design Culture | 6 | OT |
| Research in Design II | 6 | OT |
Specialisation in Visual Creation
| Module | Credits | Type |
| Artistic Research I | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Art | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Design | 6 | OB |
| Contemporary Thought I | 6 | OB |
| Critical Workshop | 6 | OB |
| Master's Degree Dissertation | 12 | OB |
| Research in Design I | 6 | OB |
| Artistic Research II | 6 | OT |
| Contemporary Thought II | 6 | OT |
OB: Compulsory
OT: Optional