Bachelor's in Design Change

Linnaeus University, located in Sweden, is a modern and international university with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, innovation, and sustainable development. Linnaeus University offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and business administration. The university has several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and School of Business and Economics.

Do you want to use design and its tools and methods to make a difference in the world? Then this is the right degree for you. The most important challenge of today and in the future concerns sustainability – to create a world that is good for both people and the planet, locally and globally. The bachelor’s programme in Design +Change combines design creativity with knowledge of sustainability for a profession at the cutting edge of design. The Design +Change programme is delivered and evaluated through a series of projects, and you will work independently as well as engage in group work, and in collaborations with the local and regional community and enterprises. It is held entirely in English and we welcome students from all over the world. This means that you as a student are part of a group characterized by diversity and will become well prepared for an international design career. Design +Change is located in Växjö, Småland – a region characterized by entrepreneurship, production and craft. Collaborative projects and educational visits will give you unique opportunities to forge networks and learn as well as to build your portfolio. The study environment in Växjö is personal, safe and creative and you will work in close contact with our practicing designers/lecturers, artists and researchers. The diversity in expertise provides you with the possibility to develop across disciplines and be introduced to a variety of artistic practices such as ceramics, wood-work, textiles, performance, movement & somatic practice, food, photo and video, among others.