Space and Service Design Postgraduate Certificate at Thomas More | Mastersportal
Highlights
Tuition fee
4190 EUR / year
3140 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
4190 EUR / year
3140 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Mechelen, Belgium
Campus location
Mechelen, Belgium
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you ready to design services and the supportive environments, products and communication systems with a positive impact on society? Join the Space and Service Design program at Thomas More taught by design professionals and become a proactive agent of change, solving today's social, cultural and economic challenges with inclusive and future-proof services.

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Overview

On Wednesday, May 6th, the university will open the doors (and windows) of the campuses once again during the Online Open Day. Come along between 12.00 and 13.00 and/or 19.00 and 20.00 (CET). Get a chance to chat with current students and lecturers, ask questions and find the perfect study programme for your interests. 

What to expect from the Space and Service Design program at Thomas More ? Do you want to design for real-life projects and co-create with real clients and real users?

  • Do you want to transform your career or business aspirations to new heights via this one-year programme in service design?
  • You will use your personal vision to add sustainable value to public spaces and improve user experience of the clients of public services.
  • We teach you to apply research-led design methodologies and to organize participatory workshops with real clients and users in order to create good solutions together.
  • You will be able to expand your professional network with weekly Master Classes from industry experts and challenge yourself through collaborations with design agencies and real-life design projects.
  • You will build on your BA or MA in design (industrial, product, graphic, service etc.), architecture, UX-UI, management, social sciences, tourism,…, with this fully accredited (60 ECTS) international postgraduate programme.

After Graduation

After graduation, you have the skills as a service designer to identify and satisfy unmet needs in a wide range of sectors — such as health care, education, hospitality, culture and retail. From roles in service organizations in the private and public sectors, to multidisciplinary design agencies. 

Launch your career as a professional service designer, user experience (UX-) designer, design researcher, project manager, public service architect, public space architect, customer experience designer, retail designer, interaction designer, sustainability coordinator, design facilitator, change coach, workshop facilitator, service design consultant, consumer expert, digital service designer

International students who have studied in the programme are now able to apply for a new residence permit so that they can extend their stay for up to a year in order to find work and launch their career here in Europe.

For those interested in a more theoretical, research-focused path, we offer exciting opportunities to expand your studies. Partnering with leading universities in China and Germany, you can pursue an additional Master's degree. Study a fast track at Jiangnan University in China or complement with only 1 (!)  Master's thesis semester with Osnabruck University in Germany.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Space & Service Design

  • SSD Master Classses

  • Future Proof Designer

  • Design & Research

  • Final project Space & Service Design

  • Professional Experience

  • Professional Development and Design Management Master Classes 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

There are no application deadlines for EEA students. You can send in an application up to the start of the semester.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
79
IELTS
6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Mechelen, Belgium

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110
TOEFL® IBT
79
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Obtained a Flemish secondary education diploma or a Dutch VWO-diploma, MBO-4 diploma, HAVO +
  • Passed the ITACE test level B2 (in Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels or Ghent).
  • Obtained the minimum score  on internationally recognised language tests
  • Obtained an English-language diploma in secondary or higher education from an institution in one of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Caribbean islands & South Africa.
  • 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)

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Thomas More and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    4190 EUR / year
    4190 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    3140 EUR / year
    3140 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • EEA and non-EEA candidates who already reside in Belgium: € 3,140  
  • Non-EEA candidates who already reside in Belgium: € 4,190 

Living costs

Mechelen

Belgium
700 - 1210 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Thanks to research funding, sponsorships, and support from organizations and design agencies, we are committed to maintaining affordable tuition fees. This policy enables us to prioritize student enrollment based on talent and commitment, ensuring opportunities are accessible to as many deserving candidates as possible.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Space and Service Design.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Headway
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Merit-based

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Government of Flanders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for masters (ICP Connect)
Merit-based

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Government of Flanders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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CryptoRunner
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
26 Sep 2026
Bursaries for conference interpreting students
Merit-based

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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IvyPanda
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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MyUS
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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