About the course

The Master of Design (MDes) degree program is a three-semester, professional graduate degree in design that integrates human-centered design with a sophisticated understanding of technology to prepare students to excel in creative practices today and design the thoughtful technologies of tomorrow. Jointly offered by the College of Engineering and the College of Environmental Design, the program's interdisciplinary curriculum connects technical rigor, design theory, and social practice and prepares students for a broad range of creative and technical roles for designing innovative products, services, and environments. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2025	Berkeley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Berkeley

The Personal Statement provides an opportunity for the admissions committee to get to know you better on a personal level. Content should not duplicate what has been shared in the Statement of Purpose.

　　Statement of Purpose

　　Personal Statement

　　Three Letters of Recommendation

　　Expect to or hold a bachelor?s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.

　　A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale, and

　　Enough undergraduate training and/or professional experience to do graduate work in your chosen field.

　　The application requires at least three letters of recommendation. Applicants should check with their prospective program for questions.

　　TOEFL IBT: 90, IELTS: 7 out of 9.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　The next application deadline is 03 December 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Berkeley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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