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The Master's in Design is a vocational programme that addresses the demands of today's world and takes account of the international context that design fits into. The Lausanne University of Art and Design (ECAL) and HEAD – Geneva each offer three specialisations within the programme, based on their specific areas of expertise.

At a glance

  • Degree awarded

    Master of Arts HES⁠-⁠SO in Design

  • Application

    For more information:

    ECAL

    HEAD – Genève

  • Start

    The course starts in week 38

  • Duration

    2 years - 4 semesters

  • ECTS credits

    120

  • Language

    French and English

  • Fees

    Registration fee: CHF 150

    Tuition fees : from the autumn semester 2025, the fee will be CHF 700 per semester for Swiss students and CHF 1,050 for foreign students (according to the AHES definition, foreign students are students with no tax residence in Switzerland).

    A contribution to course fees may be charged. This varies depending on the school. Please enquire with the relevant admissions department.

Design

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About the course

Each specialisation offers students the opportunity to deepen their know-how and develop cross-cutting skills, drawing on the complementary nature of the two schools, their departments and their institutes.

The course is also part of a vast teaching and research network developed by the two schools involving universities and companies from across Europe and beyond.

Major

Product Design (ECAL) Photography (ECAL) Type Design (ECAL) Space and Communication (HEAD - Genève) Media Design (HEAD - Genève) Fashion and Accessories Design (HEAD - Genève)

Schools

Haute école d'art et de design – Genève (HEAD – Genève) Bâtiment

Haute école d’art et de design - Genève (HEAD – Genève)
ECAL/Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne Bâtiment

ECAL/Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne

Career prospects

  • Artistic director of a magazine or other publication (press, advertising or corporate communications)
  • Independent product designer
  • Head of collections
  • Head of an in-house design team
  • Interior architect or graphic designer specialised in spaces and communications – e.g., exhibition, museum and event design, commercial design (such as stands, showrooms and concept stores) and sign design
  • Expert in interaction, web, experience or information design

Contact

ECAL
ecal(at)ecal.ch

HEAD – Genève
info.head(at)hesge.ch

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