Best Design Master's Degree Programs for 2025 - WeUni | WeUni EN

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Design

Academy of Art University

United States of America (USA)

Fashion Design, Arts, Design

Master's Degree

Graduate programs in the School of Fashion refine and focus your individual artistic vision with degree options in Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Costume Design, Footwear & Accessory Design, Fashion Product Development, Fashion Merchandising & Management, and Fashion Marketing & Brand Management. Studio courses hone your knowledge of industry standards, combining design excellence with the mastery of the latest digital tools. Graduate candidates are guided through Directed Study which culminates in the production of a final collection, portfolio, or project.

English

3 Years

MA Animation

University of Salford

United Kingdom

Arts, Design, Film Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

Our MA in Animation is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to apply innovative and efficient production processes to your animation projects which could be 2D, 3D, and Stop Motion, or a hybrid of techniques. You will explore traditional production skills, but the course will encourage you to experiment with cutting-edge creative industry developments and new ways of storytelling in collaboration with game and digital technologies.

English

1 Year

Master of Arts (MA) in Graphic Design

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Arts, Graphic Design

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Graphic Design & Digital Media emphasizes professional and career development with advanced study of the field and encourages students to extend their design skills into content creation, authorship, entrepreneurialism, and social innovation.

English

2 Years

Master of Science in Media Arts and Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

United States of America (USA)

Communication, Design, Arts, Digital Marketing

Master of Science (MSc)

Deepen your understanding of the importance of graphic communication and immerse yourself in the technologies that are changing the industry.

English

1 Year

Master of Arts (MA) in Interior Architecture and Design

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Architecture, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Interior Architecture & Design is a thirty-six (36) unit program that will provide students with a dynamic learning environment and a curriculum to prepare them for professional practice. The curriculum covers all aspects of design, including programming, design analysis, understanding human social and spatial interaction, space planning, use of color and materials, preparation of construction documents and specifications, site observation, professional business practices, current methods of interior construction, building systems and components, codes and regulations, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.

English

2 Years

Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

United States of America (USA)

Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Design

Master's Degree

By fully understanding the importance of the user experience and the various aspects of digital design, your work can fuel technological innovation.

English

2 Years

MArch Architecture

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Design, Urban Planning, Architecture

Master's Degree

An exciting, creative Master’s degree with accreditation from the ARB and RIBA, for students with a first degree in architecture who wish to progress their studies to final qualification as a practising architect. This course encourages lateral thinking, problem-solving, creativity and engagement with issues in a self-critical process. But it is also broad in its engagement. It will address issues as diverse as our survival on the planet and local engagement with culture and craft - the making of anything from an entire city to a door handle.

English

2 Years

MA Interior Architecture and Design

University of Hertfordshire

United Kingdom

Architecture, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

M.A. Interior Architecture and Design lies within the P.G. Design programme at the School of Creative Arts. Within the programme there is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design. You will develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.

English

1 Year

MA Illustration

University of Hertfordshire

United Kingdom

Fine Arts, Arts, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

M.A. Illustration is a Masters award within the P.G. Design programme at the School of Creative Arts. Within the programme there is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of design. You will develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.

English

1 Year

MA Graphic Design

University of Hertfordshire

United Kingdom

Arts, Graphic Design, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

MA Graphic Design sits within the PG Design programme at the School of Creative Arts. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design, where you will develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.

English

1 Year

MArch Architecture

University of Salford

United Kingdom

Design, Urban Planning, Architecture

Master's Degree

Continue your journey to professional architecture status with the University of Salford. Designed for students with a passion for design, an appetite for ideas, and a desire to experiment, our Part 2 MArch Architecture degree offers you an engaging learning experience in an unrivalled destination. From our location at the heart of the world’s first industrial city, and based in our studio learning environment, you will explore the architectural relationship between ecological and human systems. You’ll critically examine histories and theories in generating cultural values related to making places.

English

2 Years

Master's Degree in Visual Arts and Multimedia

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

Spain

Graphic Design, Design, Film Studies, Fine Arts, Arts, Digital Marketing

Master's Degree

The Master's Degree in Visual Arts and Multimedia responds to the impact of image technologies and the creative potential of programs for the generation, treatment and technical manipulation of digital images. These changes are transforming the modes of production and dissemination of artistic practices, which merge with other professional and economic sectors in the field of information, where the image, the visual, takes on an increasingly relevant role.

Spanish

1 Year

Master of Science in Print & Graphic Media Science

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

United States of America (USA)

Arts, Graphic Design, Design

Master of Science (MSc)

This program is transitioning to the College of Engineering Technology, to be completed on July 1, 2019. The MS program in print media offers students an opportunity to explore new areas of research in the graphic communications field. The program's faculty and curriculum focus on establishing quality and efficiencies pertaining to business, technology, and processes in graphic communications. Recent student research includes 3D printing quality analysis, consumer preferences for printed textiles, user experience in digital publishing, and implementation of lean techniques in printing. Our faculty are experts in many different areas, including print, business, color management, web and IT, digital publishing, imaging, and typography. Students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience by working with faculty as graduate assistants either in the classroom or assisting with faculty research. Graduates are employed as industry leaders in advertising, publishing, business operations, communication processes, and product developments.

English

2 Years

MSc in Architecture

Lund University

Sweden

Urban Planning, Architecture, Design, Engineering

Master of Science (MSc)

With new challenges for architecture such as denser cities, increased globalisation, climate adaptation and the rapid evolution of technology, the need for skilled architects who understand these challenges is growing. This programme combines independent, design-led studios with theoretical and practical courses where students learn to find future-focused solutions to real-world issues in order to produce skilled graduates that can compete on a global level. Students can choose from two specialisations: Advanced Architectural Design or Spatial Experiment (Architecture and Digital Process).

English

2 Years

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Product Development

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Fashion Design

Master's Degree

The Fashion Product Development MFA focuses on developing and managing all aspects of the fashion product development process. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetics, design, and product development strategies specific to companies and their target markets. Students will create product concepts and lines based on their in-depth market and trend research, textile and raw material sourcing strategies, manufacturing strategies and shipping logistics to deliver finished products to stores and consumers. Students will learn drawing, design, construction, technical, and industry-standard software skills. Students will apply all of these skills to create a culminating thesis project that includes a complete product line and an implementation strategy. MFA Graduates will be capable of launching a new product line and applying high-level strategic thinking to hold key positions in global fashion organizations.

English

3 Years

Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Merchandising

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Business Administration, Fashion Design, Marketing

Master of Arts (MA)

The Masters of Arts in Fashion Merchandising program provides students with the professional skill set necessary for success in today’s fashion merchandising and management environment. Graduates will have the focus and strategic capabilities necessary to run a successful operation including planning, managing, and selling fashion products.

English

2 Years

Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Development

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Graphic Design, Design, Fine Arts, Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The Visual Development MA program provides professional development with advanced coursework in still life painting, figure drawing, character design, concept painting, layout design for animation, and other core skills of professional visual developers.

English

2 Years

MA Web Design And Content Planning

The University of Greenwich

United Kingdom

Marketing and Communications, IT & Computer Science, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

This MA in Web Design and Content Planning focuses on the technical, functional and aesthetic approaches to website design. You'll learn about industry best practices for mark-up, compliance, user experience, information architecture, content strategy, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO). This allows you to create and manage websites that provide a good user experience.

English

1 Year

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Development

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Fine Arts, Arts, Design

Master's Degree

The Visual Development MFA program provides advanced coursework in still life painting, figure drawing, character design, concept painting, layout design for animation, and other core skills of professional visual developers. The goal of each graduate student is the completion of a signature thesis book showcasing design work for a story-based project.

English

3 Years

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography

Academy of Art University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Photography, Fine Arts, Arts

Master's Degree

The MFA program provides advanced practice and intensive study of the photographic medium. The Core curriculum covers historical perspective, advanced theoretical and conceptual development in traditional, experimental and digital photography capture, post-production and output. The program culminates with a formal thesis project and a complete body of work that supports the thesis and showcases each student's unique vision and talent.

English

3 Years 6 Months

474 Best Design Master's Degree Programs for 2025

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Design

MA Animation

Master of Arts (MA) in Graphic Design

Master of Science in Media Arts and Technology

Master of Arts (MA) in Interior Architecture and Design

Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design

MArch Architecture

MA Interior Architecture and Design

MA Illustration

MA Graphic Design

MArch Architecture

Master's Degree in Visual Arts and Multimedia

Master of Science in Print & Graphic Media Science

MSc in Architecture

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Product Development

Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Merchandising

Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Development

MA Web Design And Content Planning

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Development

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography

Master's Degree, Design