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If you are interested in studying Communication Design, this is the right place for you if you have artistic talent and creative ideas that you want to implement in brand communication, graphic design, or digital media. The target group includes high school graduates and qualified professionals who aim for a practice-oriented, project-based study focusing on graphics, photography, film, illustration, and interactive design. The Bachelor's degree is aimed at those who aspire to a professional career in creative agencies, companies, publishers, or in cultural and non-profit organizations.
Admission requirements and detailed personal requirements
To be admitted to the Bachelor's degree programme in Communication Design at SRH University Berlin or Heidelberg, you need the following formal evidence:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification: General university entrance qualification (A-levels), technical college entrance qualification, or a qualification recognized as equivalent. Alternatively: Access to higher education for qualified professionals in accordance with state regulations.*
- Artistic Portfolio: Approximately 10-15 of your own design works (e.g. drawings, images, graphics, photos, sketches), to be submitted digitally, by post, or in person.
- Curriculum vitae with current passport photo
- Copy of ID (front and back); international applicants: Copy of the National Identity Card
- Proof of sufficient German language skills (for international students interested in the German language program) or sufficient English language skills (for the English language program at the Berlin campus)
- Personal Interview: After a positive review of your documents, you will be invited to an interview about your motivation, creativity, and your previous design experience
Possible personal prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of design and high motivation for creative work
- Interest in visual communication, media, brands, and innovation
- Critical thinking, ability to reflect, and willingness to accept feedback
- Team spirit and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Self-organization, initiative, and perseverance for a practice-oriented study with projects and internships
- Basic knowledge of design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud) is advantageous but not mandatory
* The exact requirements for proof of higher education entrance qualification may vary depending on the federal state or previous degrees. For information on alternative access routes, please contact the study advisory service at SRH University or refer to the state-specific university laws.
What content can you expect in the Bachelor of Communication Design?
The Bachelor's degree program in Communication Design will provide you with a broad spectrum of competencies in the areas of graphics, photography, film, illustration, and interactive design. Key focal points include:
- Design methodology and representation theory
- Typography and editorial design
- Corporate design and brand communication
- Scenography and staging of spaces
- Photography and film, including animation and video production
- Illustration and visual storytelling
- Interaction and multimedia design
- Marketing communication and target group communication
- Communication science and integrated communication
The study contents are deepened through practical projects, cooperation with external partners, and interdisciplinary collaboration with other degree programs. You have the opportunity to set your own focus, for example in editorial design, photography, film and animation production, illustration, or interaction design. You will gain practical experience in a mandatory internship within companies or agencies. Throughout your studies, you will learn to develop creative and strategic concepts and implement them independently or as part of a team.
How is the course structure in Communication Design organized?
The program lasts for 7 semesters and is offered on-site in Berlin or Heidelberg. You can choose to study either in German (both locations) or in English (Berlin only). A total of 210 ECTS points will be earned.
- Start of studies possible on 1st April and 1st October each year
- Structured into basic modules, advanced modules, and practice-oriented projects
- Project-based work: practical projects in collaboration with companies and institutions
- Diverse excursions and collaborations with the creative industry
- Mandatory internship for individual profile formation in the 6th semester (domestic or abroad)
- Final phase with a scientific colloquium and bachelor thesis
- Use of modern, light-flooded studios and facilities – expansion of infrastructure at Sonnenallee 223 in Berlin
The university's CORE principle promotes self-responsible, project-based learning and integrates theory with maximum practical orientation. All examinations are integrated into the modules; no separate examination fees are charged.
What career opportunities does the Communication Design degree open up for you?
After graduation, you will have various career opportunities in agencies, companies, cultural institutions, or non-profit organizations. Typical entry positions include:
- Communication designer
- Art director, creative director
- Graphic designer
- 3D design (e.g. visualization, animation)
- Screen, interaction, and animation design
- Editorial designer
- Brand, trade fair, or event communication
- Design in the field of film and photo production
You will be able to plan, coordinate, and carry out creative projects independently or as part of a team. Alternatively, the degree qualifies you for further Master's programs in the field of design (e.g. social design, strategic design, global design) both domestically and internationally.
What costs and financing options should you consider?
The monthly tuition fees for students from the EU, the EEA (including Switzerland, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans) are regularly 690 € per month at both locations (750 € for English-language studies in Berlin). For students from non-EU/EEA countries, a semester fee applies (3,900 to 4,500 € depending on the location and language).
- One-time registration fee: 750 € (EU/EEA), 1,000 € (non-EU/EEA)
- The fee remains stable throughout the entire duration of study
- No additional examination fees, not even for retakes
Various financing options are available:
- Scholarship programs from the university and external foundations
- Educational loans and student loans
- Grants (e.g. BAföG – depending on individual requirements)
- Support from employers, in the case of dual studies or part-time student employment
- Tax deductibility as advertising costs or special expenses possible
The university will assist you in selecting and applying for suitable financing models so that you can fully focus on your studies.
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