Level: Bachelor
Start date: Autumn 2026
City: Jönköping
Credits: 180 credits
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Informatics specialisation Graphic Design and Web Development
JU Direct Application (recommended), application period: 2025-10-15 - 2026-05-02
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2025-10-15 – 2026-01-15

This programme was called "New Media Design". The programme is the same, with a new name.

About the programme:

Expectations are high for attractive, simple and smooth digital services. Companies must adapt to the new reality and develop appealing and user-friendly interfaces to stay competitive. With an eye for aesthetics and an understanding of technology, you'll be a key skill in adapting offers to digital reality.

 

Graphic Design and Web Development combines graphic design, programming and web design with training in digital marketing and User Experience Design. The programme will give you the skills to design and code interactive web applications for different platforms with a clear focus on the user experience. You will also gain theoretical and practical skills to design graphic material for both printed and digital media.

 

You will learn to develop user-friendly and communicative experiences and services to create value for enterprises, society and individual users. You will also gain a good foundation in marketing and communication with a focus on internationalisation and a global working environment. During your studies, you will also complete an internship and have the opportunity to study abroad.

 

After graduation, you will be well prepared for an international career in web, advertising and communication agencies, marketing departments, or in your own company. Alumni from the programme hold positions such as graphic designer, front-end web developer, UX designer and web strategist.

 

After graduation, you will be eligible to apply to the Master's programmes at JTH and to other Master's programmes at universities worldwide.

The programme is conducted at School of Engineering
Credits: 180 credits
Level: Bachelor
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2026
Selection: 65 percent of the places are reserved for applicants in the grade selection group and 35 percent in the Swedish scholastic aptitude test group. In order to compete for places in the Swedish scholastic aptitude test group a minimum of 0.8 points is required.
Requirements: General entry requirements + Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, English 6 with required grade passed in the Swedish upper secondary school system or international equivalent.
Here you can find the corresponding requirements for most countries.
Application code: HJ-KU018
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Informatics specialisation Graphic Design and Web Development
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 85000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 510000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students

This is overview

Year 1

Fundamentals of Graphic Design, 7.5 credits

Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, 7.5 credits

Web and User Interface Design, 15 credits

Business Planning and Entrepreneurship, 7.5 credits

User Experience Design, 7.5 credits

Foundations of Programming, 7.5 credits

Visual Communication, 7.5 credits

 

Year 2

Project Management and Methods, 7.5 credits

Web Development Fundamentals, 7.5 credits

Content Design for New Media, 7.5 credits

Marketing Communication, 7.5 credits

Research Methods in Computer Science and Informatics, 7.5 credits

Trends in Human-Computer Interaction, 7.5 credits

Industrial Placement Course for New Media Design, 15 credits

 

Year 3

Exchange/optional courses 30 credits

Web Development - Advanced Concepts, 7.5 credits

Visual Lab, 7.5 credits

Final Project Work in Informatics, 15 credits

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