- LocationMonda, Spain
- Taught inEnglish
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Marbella Design Academy is a private international design school founded in 1995. It is located in Monda, a white village in the hills of Málaga province, 15 km from Marbella and about 25 minutes from Málaga. All programmes are taught in English, and the bachelor's degrees are awarded by its UK partner, the University of Bedfordshire.
- BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Development
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Media
- Master's in Innovative Design
- BA Starter and Progression courses
- 12-week Design Foundation Course in fashion, interior and graphic design
Tutors are working professionals in their fields, such as interior architects, graphic and fashion designers and photographers, and the academy regularly invites guest lecturers and specialist designers for seminars, masterclasses and workshops. Most students live in Monda, within walking distance of the academy, which is less than five minutes from the village centre. Students who need a visa should allow up to 12 weeks for the application to be processed.
- Arts, Design and Crafts
- Interior Design
English
Private University
(+34) 952 45 70 90
Camino Hoyanca S/N, Monda, Málaga, 29110
Our BA (Hons) validated programmes are validated by the University of Bedfordshire in the UK.
- BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Development
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Media
- BA Starter and Progression courses
- Design Foundation Course (12 weeks) covering fashion, interior architecture and graphic design
The BA (Hons) degrees are taught in English and awarded by the University of Bedfordshire (UK).
Master's in Innovative Design, taught in English at the academy in Monda.
Academic Entry Requirements To be successful in the admissions process to one of our BA (Hons) Validated programmes validated and awarded by the University of Bedfordshire, links below, a candidate must satisfy the Academy’s entry requirements. Students who possess a high school diploma or similar level of education can enter the 3-year Bachelor of Arts Validated programmes at Marbella Design Academy. The Students have to provide evidence of English language proficiency at level 6 IELTS. The Students have to have minimum 17 years of age to enter in the 1st year of the 3 years Bachelor of Arts Validated programmes. All international equivalent qualifications will be assessed and guidance will be taken from the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC). For applicants who do not fulfil the academic Entrance Requirements, we will require them to complete our Design Foundation Course. Exceptions In the event a student possesses a proven outstanding artistic talent, has documented work experience for an extended period of time or has completed another education of minimum 2 years of duration, a discretionary exception from the above rules can be made. All students must be a minimum age of 17 years old at the commencement of the 3-year programmes. There is no upper age limit. Please note that we have both a January and September intake.
English IELTS Test* As part of the entry requirements to the Bachelor of Arts Validated programmes offered by Marbella Design Academy all students who do not have English as a first language, or who have not received a high school education in English, are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency at level 6 IELTS. Students from English speaking international schools do not need this qualification.
Fees & Scholarships BA (Hons) validated programmes in: Interior Architecture & Design Graphic Design & Media Fashion Design & Manufacture 500 euros: Registration Fee – to be paid first year only. 11.500 euros: Tuition Fee per academic year. Design Foundation Course – Fees 3.500 euros Fee for the Design Foundation Courses.
3 years of study: 3 academic years programme beginning in September ending in June. or 2,5 years of study: 3 academic years: 1st academic year beginning in January and ending in the beginning of August. 2nd and 3rd academic years beginning in September ending in June.
Scholarships There is a limited availability of scholarships for up to 30% off the yearly tuition fee for the 3-year Bachelor of Arts Validated programmes and 12 months Master Validated programme. The number of scholarships granted to our students and the amount discounted to the individual varies from one academic year to the next, depending on the number of students applying. It therefore can not be guaranteed that a student will be granted a scholarship, or the same percentage of discount, from one academic year to the next. A student cannot apply for a scholarship for an academic year that has already begun. A student cannot apply for a scholarship for the Design Foundation Course.
The academy recommends that students live in Monda, close to the academy, where accommodation is considerably cheaper than in Marbella. Most students rent in the village, within walking distance; the academy is less than five minutes on foot from the village centre. Some students live further away, in Coín, Marbella or elsewhere on the coast.