Master's Degree Programme in Arctic Art and Design

Programme overview

Degree: Master of Arts (Art and Design)
Credits: 120 ECTS
Duration of studies: 2 years
Application period: January 4th, 2023 - January 18th, 2023
Student selection results: March-April 2023
Study right begins: August 1st, 2023

What will you learn?

To be eligible you must have:

• a first-cycle degree (usually BA degree) in visual arts, design, media or architecture OR
• a bachelor’s degree from another field of study containing the minimum of 60 credits in visual arts, design, media or architecture
• a good command of English language for academic purposes (see language requirements)

Career Opportunities

Due to the focus on art and design skills coupled with practical project experience in interdisciplinary settings, a wide range of career options are open to graduates, for example:

• project management in the creative industries
• educational project working
• independent creative consultancy
• environmental art in partnership 
• public art 
• community-based art
• education (adult and community based)

Employers could include tourism companies, local or national government, creative industries (galleries, museums etc) social services or educational institutions.  

Studying in Lapland

While mingling with our friendly teachers and students from all over the world and making your own academic path, you will have achieved your goals before you even know it. The extraordinary Aurora Borealis, amazing blue moment - kaamos, delightful midnight sun in summertime, mystical polar nights in wintertime, and many other natural wonders make Rovaniemi one of the most unique places to study in the world.

>> Read how our student Marcelo has experienced studying in Lapland

>> Read what kinds of projects have students been working on

More information:

How to apply?

>> All applications via Studyinfo
>> More information on applying, start here

Admissions criteria and student selection: AAD Admissions 2023

The Arctic Art and Design master’s programme has been developed to respond to the changing role of the creative professional in society. The programme is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Centre of Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. The content is designed to harness the potential of service design and applied visual arts in social, community or business contexts. Service design and applied visual arts are used by our students to work with clients and community groups to identify problems and create solutions - It’s creative collaboration.

The degree aims to develop:
• professional expertise at the intersection of art and design practice
• competence in interdisciplinary working with business and community groups
• advanced skills in project design and management 
• research and evaluation skills in art and design

What are AAD students actually studying? Check out the curriculum for current students (can be subject to change): 

• Curriculum AAD 2019-2020.pdf
• Curriculum AAD 2021-2023.pdf