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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture Full Time

Production Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

at Aalto University · Helsinki, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 40,000 total

About this program

The Production Design major in Aalto University’s master’s programme in Film and Television focuses on the visual, functional, and production aspects of production design in film and television productions. The programme is designed to develop students into experts in visual storytelling, with stronger artistic vision, professional competence, specialisation, and leadership skills.

Master’s studies include special areas of production design, research-related studies that develop conceptual thinking for design for theatre, film and television, and productions that realise artistic expression. Students may also take research-oriented and theoretical studies that prepare them for doctoral studies. The programme includes 30 credits of elective studies, and each student creates a Personal Study Plan.

Aalto University encourages students to complete part of their studies in international exchange programmes or internships and to participate in international teaching events. A significant amount of the master’s studies are completed in English.

Career outcomes

  • Production Designers
  • art department positions in film and television productions
  • digital production design
  • event design

How this course compares

  • Aalto University is ranked #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #1 in Finland.
  • It lists 25 Arts, Design & Architecture courses in total, 23 of them at master's level.
  • 6 universities in Finland teach master's Arts, Design & Architecture; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
  • Aalto University has 2 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Arts, Design & Architecture?

University of Oulu (QS #342), University of Lapland (#11 in Finland), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland), LAB University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University are among the 6 that do.

How long is the Production Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

Are there scholarships at Aalto University?

Yes — 2 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Aalto University a good university for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Aalto University is ranked #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #1 in Finland.

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