Master's Degree English 1 year

Design for Sustainable Transitions

IED Barcelona · Barcelona, Spain
Tuition€15,300
Duration1 year
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Programme provider

IED Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

Design for Sustainable Transitions is a master's degree programme lasting 1 year, taught in English at IED Barcelona in Barcelona, with tuition currently recorded as €15,300.

Program overview

A strategic program focused on ecological and social transformation. It equips designers with tools to lead sustainability shifts within organizations, focusing on circular economy models and regenerative design strategies.

Admission requirements

Programme-specific requirements recorded in SIT Connect.

  • Passport: Valid passport.
  • Academic Qualifications: High School Diploma (must be convalidated if non-Spanish) OR a Graduate qualification (Bachelor’s degree, 3-year diploma, or university-level equivalent).
  • Pending Graduates: You can enroll if you have just graduated, provided you obtain your official qualification one month before the program ends. (Official Master's Degrees require an official qualification).
  • Transcripts: Official academic transcripts.
  • Language Proficiency: Proof of knowledge of the program's language for non-native speakers.
  • Admission Exams: Specific Admission Test (General & Specific parts) AND a Mandatory Artistic Entrance Exam (prep course available).
  • Homologación / Convalidation: Official legal recognition of your diploma/degree via the Spanish Ministry of Education.
  • Enrollment: IED Enrollment Certificate.
  • Financials: Proof of financial means (€600+/month).
  • Background Check: Criminal record check.
  • Health Insurance: Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain.
  • Legalization: Legalisation/Apostille of academic records (required for non-EU students).
  • Translation: Spanish translation of academic records (required for non-EU students).
Interview requiredGPA: 2.5

Language requirements

The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.

EnglishPrimary teaching language
IELTSMinimum 6.5
TOEFLMinimum 550

Required documents

Programme-specific document list.

Passport: Valid passport.
Academic Records: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and Official Transcripts.
Admission Test: Specific Admission Test (General & Specific parts).
Homologación: Official legal recognition of the high school diploma via the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Enrollment: IED Enrollment Certificate.
Financials: Proof of financial means (€600+/month).
Background Check: Criminal record check.
Health Insurance: Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain.
Legalization: Legalisation/Apostille of academic records required for non-EU students.
Translation: Spanish translation of academic records required for non-EU students.

Accreditation

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and degree-level requirements.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Complete the university-specific checklist and translations.

4Submit your application

Continue to the central application portal.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Design for Sustainable Transitions?

The official catalogue records a duration of 1 year.

Which languages are used for Design for Sustainable Transitions?

The official programme record lists English. A required language certificate or minimum score must be confirmed for the chosen intake.

What is the tuition fee?

€15,300 is the tuition currently recorded in SIT Connect. Currency conversions on this page are estimates.

Can I apply now?

Yes. SIT Connect currently has an application-ready intake for this programme.