Pforzheim University

Jewellеrу

M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.A.
Degree
90
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter Semester: 30 Apr
Application Deadlines
3 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)  (portfolio)
Study Mode:
On campus

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Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Required ECTS crеdits: 180.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
TOEFL iBT
min 87
TOEFL ITP
min 560
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEIC
min 785
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes

Additional information:
For applicants whose native language is not English, a language certificate is required. Basic knowledge of German is recommended.

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Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for the M.A. Jewellеrу at Pforzheim University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 30 April for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.A. Jewellеrу
Pforzheim University
Non-EU Students
Intake Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Aprilin > 5 months
Application modeDirectly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Aprilin > 5 months
Application mode
Directly at university

German Students

M.A. Jewellеrу
Pforzheim University
German Students
Intake Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Aprilin > 5 months
Application modeDirectly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Aprilin > 5 months
Application mode
Directly at university

Other EU Students

M.A. Jewellеrу
Pforzheim University
Other EU Students
Intake Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Aprilin > 5 months
Application modeDirectly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Aprilin > 5 months
Application mode
Directly at university

Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)  (portfolio)

Application Documents


Please prepare the following documents:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. English language certificate (see language requirements).
  3. A bachelor's degree/diploma in jewelry that qualifies for a master's degree (at least 180 ECTS). Applications with degrees in accessories, fashion, or product design with a special affinity for jewelry are also welcome.
  4. A portfolio:
    1. You determine the number of works yourself.
    2. Please provide any relevant additional information for each piece of work so that it can be understood.
    3. For team projects, please explain what your area of responsibility was.
    4. Films or other media can be integrated into the PDF as links.
    5. The submitted digital artworks will not be used by the university and will be deleted after the application process has been completed.
  5. A letter of motivation (max. 1 page) in which you address the following points: 
    1. What experience do you personally bring to the M.A. in Jewellery?
    2. What excites you about the M.A. in Jewellery program?
    3. What do you understand by "jewelry", what new potentials interest you? Tell about a current work, innovation, or exhibition that you find exciting and enriching.
    4. Describe what role you think jewelry has/will have on culture and society.
  6.  Suggest a possible research project. Pforzheim University    
    is interested in what you plan to do in the M.A. in Jewellery. Please describe why it interests you and how you propose to approach it.
  7. A letter of recommendation.
  8. If applicable: proof of work experience.

Upload the rest of your application documents to the Pforzheim University portfolio portal - everything put together in one PDF document:

  1. Application form MAJ.
  2. Language certificate English.
  3. Portfolio.
  4. Curriculum vitae.
  5. Letter of motivation.
  6. Expert opinion/letter of recommendation.
  7. Proposal of a possible research project.

Your PDF file should be named according to the following scheme:

LastnameFirstname_MAJ.pdf and must not be larger than 40 MB (please do not upload a 'pdf-portfoliο').

Location


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Further Information


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