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30 Bachelor’s and Master’s programme directory | Architecture & DesignArchitecture & DesignMaster’s Programmein architecture• NEW PROGRAMME!• Master of Science in Architecture• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering• Lund CampusProgramme overviewThe world of today is growing more globally interlinkedand connected, thus offering new challengesfor architecture. These challenges concern everythingfrom the densification of cities and sustainability,to threats related to extreme events and theenvironment. Lund University, located in the dynamicCopenhagen-Malmö region, is well known for its competenceand knowledge, and offers superb resourcesfor studying these matters in a broader context. Theprogramme combines best practice with advancedresearch, thus educating students to become highlyskilled professionals who are competitive at an internationallevel.Teaching contains both theoretical and hands-onprojects aiming to find future-focused solutions toreal-world issues. The programme features internationalcollaboration, as well as locally active professionals.The process of working/learning consists ofa mixture of workshops, crits, tutorials with invitedguests, and longer projects that will be exhibited to apublic audience.The objectives of the Master’s programme in Architectureare:• to offer a broad education in architecture with possiblespecialisation within 4 main fields (AdvancedArchitectural Design; Spatial Experiment; ArchitecturalConservation Design; and Human Shelter /Urban Space)• to provide students with the skills to manifest aninternationally recognised capacity to act within achallenging but uncertain future related to globalisationand extreme situations.Preliminary programme modules/coursesThe programme consists of 4 specialisations (pleasevisit our website for information regarding which specialisationis relevant for the academic year 2014/15):Advanced Architectural Design, Spatial Experiment,Architectural Conservation Design, and Human Shelter/ Urban Space.Career prospectsAfter graduating from the programme you will havethe necessary skills to practice as an architect on aglobal market. You will be up-to-date regardingtheory, practice and tools at an advanced level. Yourcompetence will enable you to engage in professionalpractices on both private and public level. The futurefocusednature of the programme will make you especiallyattractive on the market, by being an architectcapable of finding innovative ways of approaching theprojects of tomorrow.Preliminary admission requirements• Bachelor of Science in Architecture or correspondingdegree• A digital portfolio demonstrating aesthetic awarenessand visual communication skills, and showingdesign works in architecture• English B (advanced). See www.lunduniversity.lu.sefor details on English proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a portfolio whenyou apply to this programme. For instructions regardingsubmission of the portfolio, please visitwww.lunduniversity.lu.se/architecturePreliminary selection criteria/additional infoThe complete application will be reviewed regardingauthenticity, degree and knowledge of English by theSwedish Council for Higher Education (UHR). Reviewof specific eligibility requirements will be reviewedand ranking of the applications will be carried out bythe coordinators of the Architecture programme. Theselection criteria of the applications will be as follows:a. Portfoliob. Courses in the Bachelor’s degreec. Grades in the Bachelor’s degreeTuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 200 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/ArchitectureDirector of the School of ArchitectureProfessor Christer MalmströmProgramme coordinatorchrister.malmstrom@arkitektur.lth.seÅsa Nilsson +46(0)46 222 09 01architecture@master.lth.seMaster’s Programme inindustrial Design• Master of Fine Arts in Design, Industrial Design• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• School of Industrial Design• Lund CampusProgramme overviewIn the Master’s programme you will focus on one ofthree themes: living and behaviour, form and technology,or man and nature. The programme consists ofindividual industrial design projects, workshops andadditional theoretical courses.You will participate in and contribute to the creationof knowledge within the field of design. By organisingexhibitions, seminars and workshops you will communicateyour work and participate in the public debate.The School of Industrial Design offers you a creativeenvironment with excellent workshop facilities. Aspart of a full-scale university, we can offer great opportunitiesfor a multidisciplinary approach throughcooperation with other faculties. Students will becomeauthorities in their chosen subject, whether in theirconceptually creative, strategic or technical capacity.Above all, the Master’s programme encourages thein-depth debate and deliberation of the discipline.Programme modules/coursesIntroduction (5 ECTS), Industrial Design Project I (15ECTS), Aesthetics (5 ECTS), CAD Evolution (5 ECTS),Industrial Design Project II (20 ECTS), Production andMaterials (5 ECTS), Philosophy of Mind and Design (5ECTS), Industrial Design Project III (20 ECTS), DesignManagement (5 ECTS), Research Methods (5 ECTS),Master’s degree project (30 ECTS). There are extracurricularcourses that the students can choose, forexample Glass Design (4.5 ECTS).Career prospectsOn completion of the Master’s degree, you will be wellprepared to continue these discussions in whatevercapacity you choose to work, be it designer, entrepreneur,design coordinator, manager or researcher, inthe public or private sectors, in a team or as an individual.Graduates of the programme go on to successfulcareers, and can be found at brands such as Google,Ikea, Sony, Tetra Pak, Husqvarna, Haglövs, Electrolux,H&M, and many more. The programme also providesan excellent platform from which to continue studiesat PhD level.Admission requirements• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or an equivalentqualification. Applicants who do not hold therequired degree are eligible provided that they canprove that they are registered for the last semesterof a programme leading to such a degree. Anofficial document stating that they are likely to beawarded the degree before the start of the Master’sprogramme must be submitted. The degreecertificate has to be presented before the start ofthe programme.• Submission of a portfolio showing you have thequalifications necessary to benefit from the programme.For further instructions, see ‘How to apply’.• English B (advanced). See www.lunduniversity.lu.sefor details on English proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in that checklist,you must also submit a statement of purpose anda portfolio when you apply to this programme. Theportfolio should show that you have the qualificationsnecessary to benefit from the programme.• The portfolio is to be a pdf file saved on a standardcompact disk (CD).• A printed copy of the pdf file – max. A3 size – andthe CD must be sent by post to: School of IndustrialDesign, LTH, Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden, orhave it delivered to the School of Industrial Design,LTH, Sölvegatan 26, 223 62 Lund, Sweden. We mustreceive your portfolio no later than the applicationdeadline.• The statement of purpose should be in relation toone of the three themes: form and technology, livingand behaviour and man and nature.Selection criteria/additional infoWhen all the programme prerequisites are met, selectionwill be based mainly on the quality of the portfolio.Tuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 200 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/Industrial-DesignDirector of the School of Industrial DesignProfessor Claus-Christian EckhardtProgramme coordinatorLynn Lindegren, +46 (0)46 222 71 88industridesign@kansli.lth.se