Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
The degree program does not include work placement.
Qualification requirements and regulations
See the Degree Regulations of Metropolia UAS. >>
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
According to the Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation for prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins.
Profile of the programme
The studies develop wide-range expertise in digital media, prepare for employment in media companies and other organizations in varying expert positions and enables development in demanding expert-level tasks. In addition, the studies prepare for managerial positions and varying development and project work.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
The study programme prepares for expertise and working life development in the field of digital media.
A Master’s Degree in Applied Sciences qualifies for the same public positions and tenures as a University Master’s Degree (Act 426/2005).
Key learning outcomes
The general competences of the Master's studien in Metropolia include:
- Learning competence
- Ethical competence
- Working community competence
- Innovation competence
- Multicultural competence
- Technological competence
The core competence areas of the study programme include:
- User-centred design
- Digital media service design
- Management and leadership in media
- Research-based development
Graduation requirements
To be able to graduate the student has to pass her/his studies according to the curriculum and the general qualification requirements.
Level of qualification
Master's Degree (Second Cycle)
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
Short term student exchange is possible e.g. within elective studies.
Specific admission requirements
Bachelor´s degree and work experience. Tuition in Finnish.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The assessment criteria are defined in the in the degree regulations of Metropolia and course-specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.
Mode of study
Part-time studies
Programme director
Liisa Seppänen
P.O. Box 4072, 00079 Metropolia
Tel: +358 400 846 061
E-mail: firstname.lastname[at]metropolia.fi