Admission Requirements Postgraduates

In addition to the general admission requirements for an English bachelor programmes, these are the specific diploma requirements for the postgraduate. Only students who already obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can apply for this Postgraduate programme. This programme has a limited amount of spaces and  is only available for EEA candidates and non EEA candidates who already reside in Belgium with a valid Belgian residence permit.

Additional conditions:

• CV (resume)
• Motivation letter or video (stating why you want to be part of the Creative Belgium School) which will be assessed by the study counselors committee. This can be in Dutch, French or English

1st application deadline: 30th of April 2024
2nd application deadline:  21st of June 2024 (the second deadline will only be implemented if the total amount of spaces is not fully taken during the first round)
After first assessment by admissions, the Programme coordinator will invite you for an interview with the creative coaches. After the interview, an additional creative assignment may be requested for further evaluation. 

In addition to the general admission requirements for an English bachelor programmes, these are the specific diploma requirements for the postgraduate. Only students who already obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can apply for this Postgraduate programme.

Additional conditions:

In addition to the general admission requirements for an English programme at Thomas More: Students who already obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design or Architecture in Belgium, in other EEA-members and non EEA-members states can apply for the Postgraduate in Space & Service Design programme,  for example:

• Ba/Ma Interior Design
• Ba/Ma Service Design 
• Ba/Ma Interior Architecture
• Ba/Ma Environmental Design
• Ba/Ma Architecture/ Urban Planning...
• Ba/Ma Multimedia/Cross-Media/Visual Communication/Graphic Design/Digital Design... 
• Ba/Ma Product Design / Industrial Design / Product Development...
• Ba/ Banaba/ Ma Furniture Design
• Ba/Ma Design
• Ba/Ma UX/UI Design
• Ba/Ma Innovation Management...

Besides students with a background in design or architecture we also welcome  candidates with a different educational/professional background. If you have a strong interest or are already experienced in design thinking, design management, service design, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, circular design, user-centered design, universal design, ...  do not hesitate to sent in your application. For example: students with a Ba/Ma in Social Sciences, Business, Computer Sciences, Cultural Studies, ... .

Additional conditions:

• Digital portfolio
• Motivation letter (stating why you would like to join the postgraduate programme) which will be assessed by the study counselors committee.
• CV (resume)

The digital portfolio (or Instagram/website/blog) is illustrating your experience in design or architecture OR/AND any other materials that illustrate your previous experiences/skills/knowledge. The portfolio should contain at least 5 pieces of your work and is to be submitted in digital format. The portfolio should enable the study counselors committee to assess your current competences and potential for success in the program. Digital formats that are considered acceptable include .jpegs of images/work or .pdfs of compilations of work. Furthermore, the portfolio enables the study counselors to compose a balanced, multidisciplinary, motivated class group.

In addition to the portfolio/cv/motivation assessment, the study counsellors committee can request an extra  (Skype) interview.