At the Department of Design Sciences, there are a number of independent courses, in Swedish or English, that could be suitable if you want to deepen your knowledge within a certain subject area. The courses may have varying prerequisites in addition to the essential requirements for university courses. Apply for the courses at antagning.se.

You can read about all freestanding courses given by Design Sciences on the Swedish course page.

For courses given in English, you find information about course content and prerequisites via the links in the list of courses below.

Courses given in English during the autumn of 2026. Appliction is open between 16 March and 15 April

• Aerosol technology (TFRG11)
  Why are there particles everywhere in the air around us, and how can we measure them? What happens when we inhale them?

• Effects of Air Pollution on Climate, Health and Green Transition – Addressing Complex Issues at the Interface of Technology and Medicine (TFRE80)
  This course provides insights from different perspectives on the challenges of air pollution, how it affects human health, and how this can be translated into policy and other measures.

• Generative Design Tools for Circular Product Development (TFRH30)
  In this course, you will explore how generative design tools and AI can be used in product development, with a focus on circular solutions, smart resource use and user experience.

• Healthy indoor environments (TFRC06) 
  Several physical components of the indoor environment like thermal conditions, air quality, sound and light often give rise to complaints, discomfort and even illness. How do we create a healthy indoor environment which promotes well-being and productivity?

Courses given in English during the spring of 2027 
– apply at antagning.se in October 

• Humans in extreme environments
  For those interested in human endurance and ability in extreme environments.