Master Data-driven Design
The Master's programme Data-driven Design (MDDD) is for those who want to harness the power of data, machine learning, and AI to augment the design process. To use these technologies to create value for users and create innovative concepts for a continuously changing society. This one-year programme is an intersection of (UX) design research, human-AI interaction, media studies, psychology, and data science. It will prepare you for a fast-paced professional environment and how to shape the future–translating society's needs into concepts of tomorrow.
The programme is divided into four ten-week blocks, during which you will follow workshops and lectures from each of our five learning tracks:
- Human AI Interaction
- Ethical Design
- Data Science
- Applied Research
- Critical Thinking and Data Studies
During these four blocks, you will work on an individual project to test all your competencies acquired in these five learning tracks. Supportive to the individual project, you will work as part of a learning team to advance your development as a data-driven designer in a collaborative environment.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The programme was designed for ambitious bachelor graduates of
- Communication and Media Design (CMD),
- Creative Business,
- Journalism and, ICT.
Graduates of these or similar programmes are eligible to start the Master if they follow the steps of the admission procedure.
- When you will appy to Master Data-driven Design program you will need to accomplish additional tasks. Information can be found here.
Completion of the programme is rewarded with the title Master of Arts in Data-driven Design. This degree opens the door to an exciting international career.
You can start working as:
- User Interface designer
- Creative researcher
- Data journalist
- UX designer
- Digital creative
After completing the programme, you will be a “digital creative” in the true sense of the word – you will have acquired the skills you need in order to become a professional pioneer in the digital transformation process.
As a result of your extensive conceptual knowledge of data science in relation to media and design, you can play a leading role in the turn towards data-driven design in any organisation. The skills and knowledge acquired during the programme are a great boost to your career potential. To a large extent, the job titles that adequately describe the roles you may full fill in an organisation, still need to be invented.
