Transition Design Graduate Programme Postgraduate Programme By Strate Ecole de Design |TopUniversities
Starting Month

May-2026Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Be part of tomorrow's changes! Thanks to a collaborative approach based on ethics and a critical and participatory spirit, designers can help to think up and bring to life proposals that will ensure a sustainable future for humans and the planet.       Designers do more than just imagine or design things. With a global approach, they work on the links that exist between the different ecosystems and fields of application of human experience: living conditions, food, climate, environment, education, health, mobility, etc.     Our Design Transition[s] course will enable tomorrow's designers to understand and rethink these links, placing all living things at the centre of their concerns. They will learn to formulate and formalise a transformative vision to support social, environmental and/or ecological transitions. They will then be able to focus on the conditions under which the world is habitable, on any scale.
The educational objectives of the Transition[s] Design program are to enable learners to:
- Acquire and master expertise in the main fields of action of transport & mobility design in the face of current and future challenges, thanks to a multidisciplinary team and tailored training and programs, -Apply a project-based approach thanks to a modular curriculum and flexible teaching methods tailored to real-life issues, including a significant proportion of courses in English, -Integrate the humanities, social sciences and life sciences, taking a critical look at design to diagnose contemporary dysfunctions, - Draw on research: benefit from the expertise of a team of researchers to integrate the latest advances in design into the curriculum, - Adopt an ethical dimension to design, and become aware of the social and environmental responsibilities incumbent on future designers, - Collaborate with a dynamic ecosystem and interact with a network of partners and companies to orient and enrich training in line with current design requirements.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Be part of tomorrow's changes! Thanks to a collaborative approach based on ethics and a critical and participatory spirit, designers can help to think up and bring to life proposals that will ensure a sustainable future for humans and the planet.       Designers do more than just imagine or design things. With a global approach, they work on the links that exist between the different ecosystems and fields of application of human experience: living conditions, food, climate, environment, education, health, mobility, etc.     Our Design Transition[s] course will enable tomorrow's designers to understand and rethink these links, placing all living things at the centre of their concerns. They will learn to formulate and formalise a transformative vision to support social, environmental and/or ecological transitions. They will then be able to focus on the conditions under which the world is habitable, on any scale.
The educational objectives of the Transition[s] Design program are to enable learners to:
- Acquire and master expertise in the main fields of action of transport & mobility design in the face of current and future challenges, thanks to a multidisciplinary team and tailored training and programs, -Apply a project-based approach thanks to a modular curriculum and flexible teaching methods tailored to real-life issues, including a significant proportion of courses in English, -Integrate the humanities, social sciences and life sciences, taking a critical look at design to diagnose contemporary dysfunctions, - Draw on research: benefit from the expertise of a team of researchers to integrate the latest advances in design into the curriculum, - Adopt an ethical dimension to design, and become aware of the social and environmental responsibilities incumbent on future designers, - Collaborate with a dynamic ecosystem and interact with a network of partners and companies to orient and enrich training in line with current design requirements.

Admission Requirements

14+

Admissions

1. Applicants from the French high school system

(in France or French schools abroad)

Applications must be submitted through the Parcoursup platform.

2. Applicants from an international or non-French high school system

You can apply either through Campus France or directly to Strate.

The admission process is designed to assess your creativity, motivation, and potential. It includes:

  • A high school diploma (or equivalent)

  • A motivation letter outlining your interest in design

  • A creative portfolio presenting your projects, ideas, or visual thinking

  • A 45-minute individual interview with our admissions team

  • Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Parallel Admissions (Advanced Entry)

Join Strate during your studies

Have you already completed one or two years of higher education (e.g. foundation programme, applied arts, BTS, IUT, business or engineering school)?
You may be eligible to join Strate through parallel admissions.

Each year, a limited number of places are available (outside Parcoursup) for entry into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year, for students wishing to continue or redirect their studies towards design.

Strate welcomes students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Entry is possible from art and design schools, as well as engineering or business programmes.

Admission is subject to:

  • The relevance of your academic background

  • Your portfolio and motivation

The validation of the required number of ECTS credits for the intended year of entry

May-2026

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,060

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