The two-year MA Design & New Environments program addresses contemporary environmental and societal challenges through advanced design methods and innovative technologies.

ABOUT THE STUDY

From the outset, the program plunges students into dynamic, immersive learning experiences. Through fieldwork and case studies, they delve into and analyze specific environments, gaining deep insights into real-world issues. Interdisciplinary seminars and guest lectures explore modern approaches and critical discourses across related fields, focusing on environment transformation, climate change adaptation, and shifts in food and energy systems. Concurrently, hands-on design and media studio courses, along with workshops, support students in crafting and conveying innovative solutions to environmental, social, and systemic challenges. The curriculum emphasises collaborative and experimental design, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the development of persuasive narratives to drive change.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The two-year MA Design & New Environments program, encompassing 120 ECTS credits, adopts a student-driven approach. Students pursue projects aligning with their interests and capabilities, receiving guidance through lectures, workshops, and a residency, with a strong focus on dialogue, interpretation, and contextualization. Assessment is primarily via written reports. The first year is dedicated to field research, design and science seminars, and a creative residency. The second year culminates in a final project or thesis, offering a choice between a practice-based track or a theory-based track.

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in design, both in the public and private sectors, and in roles that include advanced research, design consultancy, environmental advocacy, social entrepreneurship, among other related fields.