Master Data-driven Design
The programme is divided into four ten-week blocks, during which you will follow workshops and lectures from each of our five learning tracks:
1. Human AI Interaction
2. Ethical Design
3. Data Science
4. Applied Research
5. Critical Thinking and Data Studies
During these four blocks, you will work on an individual project to test all your competencies acquired in these five learning tracks. Supportive to the individual project, you will work as part of a learning team to advance your development as a data-driven designer in a collaborative environment.
Personal advice
Do you have any questions? Please contact coordinator Marissa Berk via datadrivendesign@hu.nl. We are happy to help you!
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Useful to know
| Start | September |
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| Application Deadline | Non-EU students living outside the Netherlands who require immigration/visa services from HU: 31 May Students with an EU/EEA nationality living outside the Netherlands. Students requiring a change of residence purpose. Students with a residence permit for study purposes currently enrolled at another educational institution: 1 August Students living in the Netherlands who don't require immigration/visa services from HU: 31 August |
| Programme level | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Location | Heidelberglaan 15 Utrecht |
| Practical Information | Costs, Admission requirements, Housing, Immigration |
| Croho-name | M Data-driven Design |
| Croho-code | 49297 |
Become a digital creative
Interested in shaping the future inspired by the needs of tomorrow's society? The curriculum is largely based on real companies' demands and problems, so you will quickly develop a good sense of what you have to offer as a digital creative. Built around three learning tracks: Concept, Technology and Human.
A career in Data-driven Design
After this programme, you will have acquired the skills you need to be a professional pioneer in the digital transformation process. You will be able to combine your domain expertise with data skills and have knowledge of emerging business structures. Positions as ux designer, data steward or growth hacker are waiting for you.
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Does this programme suit you?
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An integrated approach that combines various disciplines
The programme distinguishes itself from the existing master programmes by combining data, design and business.
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A solid connection to relevant businesses
The programme was developed in co-creation with representatives of the professional field. Our education and research are firmly rooted in the local business environment.
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A seamless continuation of your HU-bachelor
The programme is a perfect follow-up to bachelors in Communication and Multimedia Design, Creative Business or Journalism. But it also fits well with other programmes of other Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences.
"I chose this programme because I was looking for a hands-on and engaging master's degree in the design field."
Alessandro Monolo (27) Student
"This programme suits me because it covers all the important aspects going further in designing a user experience: technology, human and concept."
Illona Fedora (27) Student
"In the future I want to do more with Big Data and Machine Learning, since the Master has given me a lot of interesting basics on this"
Tycho Konings (29) Alumnus