Apply for MFA Programme in Design with Specialisation in Embedded Design

Portfolio instructions

• Your application must be written in English.  
• Your application must be anonymous. Do not include your name or contact details in your portfolio or texts.
• If you include projects or work in your portfolio created in collaboration with others, briefly describe the nature of the collaboration and your individual contribution.
• If you have used generative AI to create or process images, sound, or text we ask that you describe how you used it. 

Your application should include: 

1. Letter of Intent (Max length 3000 characters including spaces) 
The letter of intent should address the following questions:
- Briefly describe your professional and academic experiences that are relevant to the MFA in Embedded Design.  
- Why do you want to study the MFA in Embedded Design?
- What are you expecting to learn or gain by participating in the MFA in Embedded Design?
- How do you want to integrate the skills and knowledge from the programme in your own design practice?

2. Portfolio, Design projects and other artistic activities.  
Three work samples are required. The following formats are accepted: PDF: Size A4, max15 pages, max 10MB, Video- or audiofiles: max 2 files, max 250 MB each and max 5 minutes in length.  

In the portfolio, you are required to include work samples from previous academic and/or professional activities in order to illustrate your skills in creative, artistic and design work. It must show the personal direction of your interest in design and as well as skills in presentation, visualization and communication. Work samples can be provided as technical drawings, illustrations or photographs, or in video format. Each project must be presented with a title or topic, methods and materials used, purpose and year of completion. If you choose to present a work that has been done as a teamwork, then you are to provide information on your role in the project. 

3. Portfolio Reflection (Max length 2000 characters)

The reflection on your learning progression and the definition of your individual, as well as collaborative, practice is key.  

You are also to write about an already realized project or group of projects that reflect your interests in the area of embedded design within organizational contexts. Please feel free to use images or visualizations as references. We will assess your ability to articulate your learning goals as well as your understanding of the field of design.  

Submit your portfolio

• Submit your portfolio through SlideRoom. SlideRoom closes at midnight (CET) on the day of the deadline. You will receive a confirmation email from SlideRoom when you have submitted your portfolio.  
• You can start your application in SlideRoom at any time during the application period. You can save your progress, log out, and return later to finish.  
• We recommend uploading your materials at least 24 hours before the deadline. Please note that portfolios cannot be submitted after the application deadline. 

Assessment

Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:  

• Artistic and design process
• Collaborative approach
• Field of interest 

The assessment is made by an admissions jury consisting of the Programme Director and representatives from the department.  To be considered approved, all criteria must be fulfilled.

Documentation of Bachelor’s degree in Design and English 6. 

• Submit all required documents on universityadmissions.se/antagning.se showing that you meet the entry requirements.   
  Note: If you have studied in Sweden you normally do not have to upload any documents. Make sure your merits are registered on “my pages”.  
     
• Ensure documents are complete and follow the country-specific guidelines.
• More information: Provide application documents  
• If you submit incomplete documentation, you will be considered unqualified.  
• If you do not have a BA degree in xxxx, you may apply for the assessment of prior learning (reell kompetens).  

Apply with prior learning (reell kompetens)

If you don't meet the formal entry requirements you may be considered eligible through the following:

•    other relevant educational qualifications  
•   relevant work experience or other practical experience
•   relevant artistic skills and abilities

Submit official, certified documentation of your qualifications or experience on universityadmissions.se/antagning.se by the application deadline: 15 January.

Exemptions are not granted for the English language requirement (English 6).