Bachelor's Design

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in Design at SWPS University's School of Form is a 4-year full-time English-taught program that fuses traditional craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and humanistic sciences to shape future designers who think, make, and collaborate effectively. It's perfect for creative minds eager to experiment with 2D/3D concepts, master workshops, and specialize in areas like Message (communication), Object (product), or Space (spatial) design, building a portfolio ready for real-world impact.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Build a Strong Foundation
In your first year, everyone starts with a shared foundation diving into the design process through hands-on exploration of 2D and 3D concepts, mastering tools like specialized software and traditional craft techniques in professional workshops. You'll experiment freely with courses such as Drawing 1 (workshop) to hone visual skills, Graphic Programs 1 for digital proficiency, and Foreign Language 1 (tutorial) to boost communication—it's all about discovering your style from day one.

Year 2: Deepen Research and Skills
Year two sharpens your analytical edge with research-focused work, balancing creativity and methodology while building physical and academic strengths. Key modules include Research in Design 2 (with Visual Research and Research of Existing Sources tutorials) to analyze design contexts, Foreign Language 4 for advanced global communication, and Physical Education 2 to support hands-on endurance—all preparing you to tackle complex projects confidently.

Year 3: Define Your Style and Specialize
Here, you'll find your unique voice by choosing tools and methods that match your passion, whether analog craftsmanship or digital innovation, through intensive projects and internships. Standout courses feature Internship 1 (work placement) for 270 hours of real-world practice, Individual Project (including Project Workshop, Seminar, and Sociocultural Context tutorials) to develop personal briefs, and specialization starters like System Design or Motion Design for Message, Color, Material, Detail (CMF) – Object for product paths, or Materials Science – Space.

Year 4: Launch with Impact
Your final year centers on a major graduation project with design and descriptive elements, guided by expert supervisors, plus inter-specialization challenges with business partners to hit the job market running. You'll refine through Design Theories lectures, Master Workshop 8, and advanced specialties, culminating in over 800 internship hours to apply skills professionally.

Focus Areas
Choose your path in Year 3: Message (communication design with illustration, UX/UI, motion, AR/VR); Object (product design via parametrics, robotics, technical drawings, analog/digital paths); Space (spatial design from objects to city scales, technical docs, site surveys).

Learning Outcomes
Graduates master design processes, from ideation to prototyping; excel in analog/digital tools, research, and collaboration; produce professional portfolios with technical documentation, multimedia stories, and user-centered solutions; and gain 800+ internship hours for seamless industry entry.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Offered by SWPS University's Faculty of Design in Warsaw via School of Form, this bachelor's program meets official Polish higher education standards, with curricula designed by market-validated practitioners, educators, and researchers—ensuring credits like ECTS equivalents prepare you for EU-recognized careers.

Reputation (Employability)
School of Form equips graduates for top design roles through real-partner projects and acclaimed faculty, with alumni showcasing in graduation catalogs and thriving via practical skills validated by industry demands—no specific QS/Guardian rankings noted, but strong focus on market readiness sets it apart.

[Official program link](https://sof.edu.pl/en/design)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the School of Form at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, our Bachelor's in Design program puts practical skills front and center from day one. You'll jump into hands-on foundation work exploring 2D and 3D design processes, mastering specialized tools and software in professionally equipped workshops that blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge tech. Whether you're prototyping objects, crafting messages, or shaping spaces, you'll build real-world expertise through workshops, projects, and over 800 hours of internships with partners or your own choices—getting you ready to thrive in the industry.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain that experiential edge:
- Graphic programs workshops using Adobe and Rhino software to create designs and technical drawings.
- Prototyping techniques with manual and digital tools for bringing ideas to life.
- Over 800 hours of internships (work placements) to apply skills in professional settings, often with School of Form partners.
- Individual and team projects across ceramics, furniture, textiles, illustration, publication design, motion design, and more—plus inter-specialization challenges with business and community partners.
- Specialized studios and workshops equipped with state-of-the-art tools and machines for curriculum work, personal projects, or consultations with faculty and specialists (some open during school hours, others supervised).
- Advanced digital paths in parametrics, robotics, UX/UI design, and algorithms for innovative solutions.
- Analog paths honing construction skills with traditional materials, handicraft techniques, color/material/detail (CMF), and materials science.

This is your chance to shape the future—apply now and let's get you started! For the full facilities details, check https://sof.edu.pl/en/design.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the Bachelor's in Design program at SWPS University's School of Form, you'll jump right into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills through workshops, projects, and professional tools that let you experiment with 2D and 3D design, traditional crafts, and cutting-edge tech. First-year foundations get you mastering specialized software and machine operations in our equipped workshops, while later years let you specialize in areas like Object (product design), Message (communication), or Space, tackling individual and team projects in ceramics, furniture, textiles, illustration, and more. With over 800 hours of internships and inter-specialization projects with business partners, you'll apply what you learn in actual professional settings, all guided by practicing designers and researchers.

This practical focus means you'll have access to:
- Workshops for prototyping and crafts: Hands-on sessions in manual prototyping, ceramics introduction, drawing, illustration techniques, and publication design, plus specialized studios open during class hours or under supervision for your projects.
- Digital tools and software: Graphic programs like Adobe and Rhino, plus advanced parametrics, robotics, motion design, UX/UI design, and digital fabrication for creating algorithms, technical drawings, and multimedia prototypes.
- Group and individual projects: Team projects in ceramics, furniture, textiles, interaction design, visual identity, environmental graphics, and inter-specialization challenges with partners, alongside individual graduation projects with dual supervisors.
- Internships: Over 800 hours of work placements (e.g., Internship 1 at 270 hours), which you can do with School of Form partners or your own choice for real professional experience.
- Specialized facilities: State-of-the-art studios and workshops for object, message, and space design, including materials science, structure/construction, and color/material/detail (CMF) work, accessible for curriculum and personal projects.

Imagine turning your ideas into portfolio-ready work that stands out—check out the full facilities and program details here: https://sof.edu.pl/en/design. Ready to apply and shape the future? Admissions are open!