Master of Design and Engineering
Degree awarded: Master of Technical Sciences (M.Sc.)
Academic volume: 120 ECP
Language of studies: English
Duration: 2 years
Tuition fee: No tuition fee if the student is studying with full study load. If student fails to study with full study load then the price of 1 ECTS is 43 EUR.
Entry: Bachelor’s degree in technology or design. Results of BSc studies for engineers and portfolio of BA studies for designers. Work experience is recommended. In addition, motivational letter and an interview.
*The tuition fees are based on 2013-2014 ECP prices
This programme has been established by two Estonian leading Educational Centers of Excellence: Tallinn University of Technology and Estonian Academy of Arts, in order to meet current demands in cross-disciplinary professionals. The aim of the curriculum is to combine the basic competences of engineers and designers to develop the framework for a strong interdisciplinary cooperation. With a business and entrepreneurship mind-set, the programme is founded upon the synergies and benefits gained through the integration of Art, Design and Science.
Key features
- For engineers – offers wider understanding of creative product development making them acquainted and aware of the role of design in it
- For designers – gives deeper understanding of technology and knowledge how to join technology innovation with design process
- Participants work in on-going team-based projects in collaboration with industrial partners
- Besides the study areas of design and engineering, students will get a firm understanding of contemporary entrepreneurial world
! Programme offers joint degree from two respected universities in Estonia!
Future career options
Graduates of the programme find work in a wide scope of creative integrated development teams both as development professionals as well as managers.
Baolian Suo
China
“I really appreciate the great experience studying in TUT. The breath-taking nature, interesting culture, friendly people and modern buildings make my life and studies in Estonia very enjoyable. I really enjoy the courses in my study program, especially Design Project and User Centre Design. We had an opportunity to join local company groups to develop new ideas, which gives me a lot of international group working experience. I have learned so much about companies in Europe and design industry in Europe!”