Master of Science (MSc) in Lighting Design Program By Aalborg University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

205,200 DKKTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In recent years, lighting technology has undergone a revolution, including intelligent and interactive control of light in rooms. Moreover, new lighting technologies and use of interactive screens are becoming increasingly visible in the public space. Therefore, professional and highly educated lighting designers are sought after. Companies are looking for people who understand lighting design, are able to work with existing technologies and to develop new and smart solutions.  Lighting Design is a new master's programme at Aalborg University Copenhagen (AAU-Cph). It is a new, cross-disciplinary and international programme based in a special Danish and Nordic tradition for light perception. Focus is thus on how the technical qualities of light and materials are applied in order to promote comfort and aesthetics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In recent years, lighting technology has undergone a revolution, including intelligent and interactive control of light in rooms. Moreover, new lighting technologies and use of interactive screens are becoming increasingly visible in the public space. Therefore, professional and highly educated lighting designers are sought after. Companies are looking for people who understand lighting design, are able to work with existing technologies and to develop new and smart solutions.  Lighting Design is a new master's programme at Aalborg University Copenhagen (AAU-Cph). It is a new, cross-disciplinary and international programme based in a special Danish and Nordic tradition for light perception. Focus is thus on how the technical qualities of light and materials are applied in order to promote comfort and aesthetics.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

180+
85+
6+

Admission to the master's programme in Lighting Design requires documented knowledge of Mathematics equivalent to at least Mathematics B level and one of the following degrees, among others:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in  Art & Technology , Aalborg University
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Medialogy , Aalborg University (Aalborg and Copenhagen)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  IT, Communication and New Media , Aalborg University Copenhagen
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Electronics and Computer Engineering , Aalborg University Esbjerg
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Sustainable Design , Aalborg University Copenhagen
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Architecture and Design , Aalborg University
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Structural and Civil Engineering , Aalborg University Esbjerg
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Electronics and IT , Aalborg University
  • Bachelor of Science (BEng) in  Architectural Engineering , Aarhus University
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Mechatronics , University of Southern Denmark
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Product Development and Innovation , University of Southern Denmark
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Digital Media and Design , IT University of Copenhagen
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in  Architectural Engineering , Technical University of Denmark
  • Bachelor in Architecture,  Aarhus School of Architecture
  • Bachelor in Architecture,  The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor in Design,  The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor in Design,  Design School Kolding
  • Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences,  Roskilde University

Bachelor's degrees within architecture, design, sustainable design, structural engineering and building design may also qualify for the postgraduate programme in Lighting Design. If your bachelor's degree does not immediately qualify for the master's programme in Lighting Design, your application will be assessed by the Study Board of Media Technology.

2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

205,200 DKK
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International Students

205,200 DKK
-

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More programs from the university

Aalborg University offers interdisciplinary studies where bachelor courses (basic study programmes) are followed by masters and Ph.D. courses (subsequent specialisation). The university offers 10 different undergraduate programmes in English across five faculties:

  • The Faculty of Humanities
  • The Technical Faculty of IT and Design
  • The Faculty of Social Sciences
  • The Faculty of Engineering and Science
  • The Faculty of Medicine


Each of the five faculties has its own schools with full time bachelor education spanning over three years and designed to prepare students for master and Ph.D. education at a high academic and international level. Since the Ph.D. programmes are focussed on training researchers, students are researching independently and being actively involved in Aalborg’s research community.

All study programmes at AAU are based on a unique model of teaching and learning: the problem based and project organized model based on real life challanges, also referred to as "The PBL Model" and "The Aalborg Model". This model has become both nationally and internationally recognized as an advanced and efficient learning model, and ot is a trademark for Aalborg University.

Aalborg University is among the world's leading universities regarding research within health technology, wireless communication, energy, computer science, innovation economics, and comparative welfare studies.

More than 20.000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, and approximately 10% of those are international students from countries all over the world. The university employs approximately 2.000 faculty staff and approximately 1.400 administrative/technical staff.

The schools and undergraduate programmes in English are available below. For a complete list of undergraduate programmes, the Danish ones included, visit this link.

Aalborg University offers interdisciplinary studies where bachelor courses (basic study programmes) are followed by masters and Ph.D. courses (subsequent specialisation). The university offers 66 different postgraduate programmes in English across five faculties:

  • The Faculty of Humanities
  • The Technical Faculty of IT and Design
  • The Faculty of Social Sciences
  • The Faculty of Engineering and Science
  • The Faculty of Medicine


Each of the five faculties has its own schools with full time bachelor education spanning over three years and designed to prepare students for master and Ph.D. education at a high academic and international level. Since the Ph.D. programmes are focussed on training researchers, students are researching independently and being actively involved in Aalborg’s research community.

All study programmes at AAU are based on a unique model of teaching and learning: the problem based and project organized model based on real life challanges, also referred to as "The PBL Model" and "The Aalborg Model". This model has become both nationally and internationally recognized as an advanced and efficient learning model, and ot is a trademark for Aalborg University.

Aalborg University is among the world's leading universities regarding research within health technology, wireless communication, energy, computer science, innovation economics, and comparative welfare studies.

More than 20.000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, and approximately 10% of those are international students from countries all over the world. The university employs approximately 2.000 faculty staff and approximately 1.400 administrative/technical staff.

The schools and postgraduate programmes in English are available below. For a complete list of postgraduate programmes, the Danish ones included, visit this link.

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