
MFA programme in Applied Arts and Design
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This page contains programme-specific information for students studying MFA programme in Applied Arts and Design.
Organised by
HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design at the The Artistic Faculty
Programme Syllabus
Programme overview
All courses in the programme run throughout the semester.
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YEAR 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
YEAR 2
Semester 3
- SBTI06 Project: Context and presentation, 15 credits
- SAMEX1 Degree Project 1 in Arts and Crafts with Specialization in Metal Art, 15 credits
- SAFEX1 Degree Project 1 in Arts and Crafts with Specialization in Wood Orientated Furniture Design, 15 credits
- SABEX1 Degree Project 1 in Arts and Crafts with Specialization in Textil-Body-Space, 15 credits
Semester 4
- SAMEX2 Degree Project 2 in Arts and Crafts with Specialization in Metal Art, 15 credits
- SAFEX2 Degree Project 2 in Arts and Crafts with Specialization in Wood Oriented Furniture Design, 15 credits
- SABEX2 Degree Project 2 in Arts and Crafts with Specialization in Textile – Body – Space, 15 credits
- SBT107 Project work: The Individual Practice and the Future Possibilities, 15 credits
Entry requirements in your programme
In order to be admitted to the next course within the programme, you need to meet the course's entry requirement (s). In most cases, it is required that you have passed a certain number of credits from previous program courses. You can find the entry requirement (s) in the course syllabus.
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Exchange studies
Within this programme, it is possible to go on an exchange semester during your studies. You can apply for a semester exchange at partner universities with which HDK-Valand has an exchange agreement. The exchange takes place during one semester.
Workshops and technical resources
As a student at HDK-Valand, you have access to various workshops and technology in order to be able to test and develop your projects and ideas.
Workshops and technical resources


Questions and contact
If you have questions about registration, results, certificates, prerequisites or other education-related questions, please contact Student Affairs.
If you have questions about your studies, study support and leave from your studies, you are welcome to contact HDK-Valand's study counsellors.
For questions about studies or internships abroad, the institutions international coordinators will help you.