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Bachelor of Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
- Berlin, Germany
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Design degree covering visual communication, Layout, Motion and interface design.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Learners studying Graphic Design and Visual Communication can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Junior art director
- Screen designer
- App designer
- UX designer
- Communication designer
- Project manager
- Freelance or junior designer in design studios
- Advertising agencies and marketing departments
Curriculum
- Six-semester full-time course with a six-month mandatory internship. Beyond shared media and business foundations
- Modules cover design process and creativity
- Colour and composition
- Photography
- Film and post-production
- Layout
- Pre-press
- Motion design
- Interface and interaction design
- And project workshops.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor: German Abitur/Fachabitur or an equivalent foreign school-leaving qualification recognised by the Central Office for Foreign Education; APS certificate for China
- India and Vietnam; English at CEFR B2; portfolio of 10 works for design and architecture.
Accepted academic background
German Abitur/Fachabitur or equivalent foreign school-leaving qualification meeting the equivalence criteria of the Central Office for Foreign Education, APS certificate for China, India and Vietnam, Portfolio of at least 10 works for design programmes (not business)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 74
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge FCE (B2)
- Duolingo 120
- Institutional test 60/100
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Certificate
- Portfolio of at Least 10 Works
- APS Certificate for China
- India or Vietnam Applicants if Applicable
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the March or October 2027 intake. Apply online through the official online application portal. No application fee is stated for degree programmes. Upload the school-leaving certificate and
- for design and architecture
- a portfolio of at least 10 works (APS certificate for China
- India
- Vietnam). Pay the one-time non-refundable 750 EUR registration fee (non-EU). Pay the non-EU semester fee and the 226.80 EUR semester ticket.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €9,280 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Architecture and Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is €9,280 EUR per year. The estimated living cost is €18,240 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 74, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge FCE (B2), Duolingo 120, Institutional test 60/100. A portfolio is required.