Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Design Engineering)
Course code	AWGT0
Accreditation	29.06.2022 - 30.06.2028; Accreditation certificate No 2022/41

Tuition fee	€5,120 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time
Deposit	€250 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Specialization: Clothing and Textile Technology • Professional bachelor degree in textile production technologies and product manufacturing, material production technologies and product manufacturing, or equivalent education; or • Professional bachelor degree in engineering and technology or natural sciences and entrance exam, and at least one year of work experience in engineering and technology or textile production technology and product manufacturing; or • Professional bachelor degree in engineering and technology or natural sciences, and at least six credits of study courses in clothing and textile technologies, and clothing and textile production. Specialization: Design • Professional bachelor degree in material production technologies and product manufacturing or equivalent education, or professional bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent education; or • Professional bachelor degree in engineering and technology or natural sciences or creative industries and entrance exam and at least one year of work experience in engineering and technology or design, or textile production technologies and product manufacturing; or • Professional bachelor degree in engineering and technology or natural sciences, or in the field of creative industries and at least six credit points of study courses in material technology and design. You shall submit your degree certificate in the original language along with the translation in English Language

Language requirements

English Non-native English speakers are requested to present a copy of Internationally recognized English certificate. We accept the following: • TOEFL iBT – 72 or above; • TOEFL pBT – 532 or above; • IELTS – 5,5 or above; • TOEIC test score – 780 or above; • Cambridge English Language Assessment – B2 First • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59 or above; • Duolingo – 95 or above; Riga Technical University TOEFL code: 8498 You do not have to present English test only if your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your diploma or transcript or you send a certificate from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in English language.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The equivalency of a bachelor’s degree for admission in the professional master’s study programme is based on individual assessment: - for design specialization a negotiation process takes place, examining the applicant’s work portfolio and the compliance of knowledge, skills and professional qualifications acquired in the previous study process; - for specialization in clothing and textile technologies admission is on the basis of the applicant’s education documents and the compliance of professional qualifications, as well as the knowledge gained in professional activities. Every student will have to submit a pre-recorded interview before receiving the final admission. More details will be provided during the application process.

Overview

Riga Technical University is offering new interdisciplinary professional master’s study programme “Design Engineering” implemented by the Institute of Architecture and Design!

Today’s young practitioners work in an environment where design is crucial to competitive business and the demand for high-quality design in society is growing, along with the increasing role of latest technologies in every industry and aspect of life.

The interdisciplinary study program Design Engineering for obtaining a professional master’s degree in design engineering is based on scientific discovery, the latest technologies and materials creative application in design project solutions to meet user needs, taking into account functional, aesthetic, environmental safety, sustainability and production requirements.

The aim of the professional master’s study programme is to provide and develop students’ professional, managerial, creative and research competencies in two specializations:

Design preparing master’s level specialists who create new products, manage and supervise the development of design projects in line with spatial environment, communication and / or service design projects, specializing according to the needs of industries. Formulates and critically analyses design and interdisciplinary scientific and professional problems. Make informed decisions and take responsibility for the potential environmental and societal impacts of the activities (including research or professional activities) of the project development team or company under management. Assume responsibility for the fulfilment of the requirements of the legal norms of employment, international and national regulatory documents for the protection of labour and environment. Forecasts the advancement directions of the industry and integrates knowledge, technologies and methods of various fields in the development of design solutions; contributes to the creation of new knowledge and the development of research or professional activity methods. Collaborates with various stakeholders in a cross-sectoral and international environment.
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Clothing and Textiles Design and Production preparing master’s level specialists who plan, organise and manage the production processes, accounting and logistics of the products, either individually or by managing one or more teams in parallel. Contribute to the development of company’s quality management system. By systematically analysing information on the development trends, standards of the textile industry and integrating the knowledge of different fields, new garment pattern making, modelling, technological process improvement and / or design concepts, methods and / or experimental models are designed and implemented. Work on introducing new products into production. Define the principles of working time standardization in production, develop and implement company-level standards, analyse production productivity and lead to changes in work efficiency. Understand and drive the development of textile industry and related areas.
The study program pays great attention to project-oriented studies and the acquisition and use of computer-aided design skills for the interpretation of commercial and technical information, transformation into technological solutions and business networks.