Location:

Den Haag, Netherlands

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Architecture

Program Overview

Program Description:

The full-time course consists of 3 intensive years, each of which has its own specific focus. The first-year is the propodutical year. Each year is subdivided into four ten-week blocks. The study program is made up of the major and the minor. The major consists of (compulsory) courses provided as part of the study program. The minor consists of elective courses offered by your own study program, other The Hague University of Applied Sciences programs, or other universities.

The sky is the limit. As a result of globalisation and modern technology, the limits of our capabilities have become increasingly smaller. Boundaries between products, services and consumer experience are also becoming increasingly blurred. This requires a new type of designer with a broad view: the ‘open innovator’. Our English-language Industrial Design Engineering study programme teaches you to design solutions for today’s complex challenges and to combine creativity with entrepreneurial skills, so that the products and services you have designed will be physically realised as well. This new study programme is already backed by a solid network in the business community. Businesses are eagerly looking out for these designers of the future.

The English language Industrial Design Engineering Bachelor’s is unique to the Netherlands. Design thinking is what drives us to design products and services. We believe a practice-oriented environment is crucial to your future. This is why we make sure to involve the business community in our study programmes. All projects and courses are based around a direct link between theory and practice. We offer broadly oriented education: research, design and entrepreneurship. After all, you need the ability to carefully assess your innovative idea in advance and create and market innovation. Our team of lecturers will provide effective, personal support throughout all creative processes. We will expect you to display the same level of enthusiasm.

Setting Description:

Year 1 The Explorer – “Blazing new trails” The first year is about developing a research attitude and an open-mind to discover trends and opportunities. Developing research skills is not enough, students need to be able to translate results into meaningful concepts, using visuals in all forms of presentation. These skills and knowledge provide the basis for developing valuable solutions. The core subjects in the first year are: Usage and User research, Future and Future research, Trends & Developments, Human Values, Info-graphic Design, Cross culture research and design, Visualization. Year 2 The Creator – “Design your world ‘ The second years is about creating meaningful solutions and quickly transforming these into tangible results. To raise awareness in choosing between concepts, students will get tools to evaluate impact on people, the environment and business. The second year ends with an internship abroad of 8 weeks; The key concepts of the second year are: Creativity, Envis

Cost:

The tuition fees for subsidized education are determined by the Dutch Ministry of Education. To (re-)enrol tuition fees should be transferred first. You can pay by bank in one or more instalments. If you are paying in more than one instalment administration costs will be charged.