Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education

Otakaari primary campus, Espoo, Finland

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24 monthsProgram duration

27 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NM NoVA) is a double degree programme between Aalto University (Finland) and Aalborg University (Denmark) in which students achieve a comprehensive understanding of Nordic practices and traditions in art education, visual culture, and cultural work.

Graduates of the Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education will be able to:

Apply and assess theories and practices of contemporary art education, digital communication studies, visual design, and visual culture when working with different audiences and stakeholders.
Initiate, plan, carry out, and critically evaluate artistic, educational, and entrepreneurial projects in cross-cultural, international, and transdisciplinary environments.
Lead and support cultural, artistic, and educational development work with different institutions, stakeholders, and partners.
Identify, analyse, and suggest solutions for complex issues through practices of creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and arts-based methods.
Reflect and re-evaluate past and present practices in Nordic ecosystems of art, education, and visual culture.
Recognize and cultivate socially, culturally, and environmentally responsible practices in art, education, entrepreneurship, and digital culture.
Partake in developing, evaluating, and expanding the professional domains of art, education, and visual culture in contemporary societies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of the Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education will be able to:

Apply and assess theories and practices of contemporary art education, digital communication studies, visual design, and visual culture when working with different audiences and stakeholders.
Initiate, plan, carry out, and critically evaluate artistic, educational, and entrepreneurial projects in cross-cultural, international, and transdisciplinary environments.
Lead and support cultural, artistic, and educational development work with different institutions, stakeholders, and partners.
Identify, analyse, and suggest solutions for complex issues through practices of creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and arts-based methods.
Reflect and re-evaluate past and present practices in Nordic ecosystems of art, education, and visual culture.
Recognize and cultivate socially, culturally, and environmentally responsible practices in art, education, entrepreneurship, and digital culture.
Partake in developing, evaluating, and expanding the professional domains of art, education, and visual culture in contemporary societies.

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Application Deadline

27 Dec 2024

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

Aalto University offers eight English-taught bachelor’s programmes: 5 programmes in the field on science and technology, 2 in the field of business, and one in the field of arts.

After graduating from one of Aalto’s bachelor's programme, you will automatically have the right to continue studies in selected master's programmes.

Our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Sustainability and multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

Arts and Humanities (4)

BA Design and Media

Business and Management (4)

BSc Economics

BSc International Business

Engineering and Technology (4)

BSc Chemical Engineering

BSc Computational Engineering

BSc Computer Engineering

BSc Data Science

BSc Digital Systems and Design

Natural Sciences (4)

BSc Quantum Technology

Aalto University offers more than 90 master’s programmes that are taught in English in the fields of engineering, arts, and business.

We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Studies with hands-on learning and corporate collaboration make a perfect foundation for developing problem-solving skills in a realistic setting. As a student, you get to solve real-life business challenges and present your solutions to company representatives. Depending on the field and programme, students can also put their learnings into practice in workshops or laboratories. On Aalto campus, students have access to various self-study and co-working spaces, studios, and workshops.

At Aalto University, our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We want to educate professionals with the capabilities to build a sustainable society and increase wellbeing. Sustainability, multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

After graduation, Aalto graduates work in different companies, non-profit organisations, associations and as entrepreneurs in Finland and abroad. The studies also give excellent foundations for those who want to continue their academic career in doctoral level.

Otakaari primary campus, Espoo, Finland

# 8QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

27 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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