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Master of Communication Design and Creative Strategies

Media University of Applied Sciences

Cologne, Germany
2 years
German
On campus
Master

About the program

Master combining design practice with strategic communication.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Learners studying Communication Design and Creative Strategies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Designer
Art director
Communication designer
Creative director
UX designer
Product manager
Work at design studios
Advertising and media agencies
Start-ups and consultancies

Curriculum

Four-semester full-time course (shortening by one semester possible with 210 ECTS). Modules include critical and creative thinking
Design and research
Visual communication
Creative design processes
Design thinking
Human-centred design
Strategic communication
Brand strategy
Persuasion
Innovation and transformation
Exhibition design and design projects.

Entry requirements

Academic

Good bachelor degree (university or university of applied sciences) in a field suited to the programme
With programme-specific credit points where listed
No numerus clausus
Internal selection with interview
CEFR B2 in the teaching language (C1 for Digital Journalism and PR and Digital Marketing). Grade guidance from source: No numerus clausus or minimum grade
Internal selection procedure with interview.

Accepted academic background

Good bachelor degree (university or university of applied sciences) in a suitable field, Programme-specific credit points and portfolio as for the English Master row.

Language tests

TestDaF TDN 4

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Application Form
Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio.

How to apply

Check eligibility: a good bachelor degree in a suitable field
No numerus clausus
Language proof CEFR B2 in the teaching language (C1 for Digital Journalism and PR and Digital Marketing). Submit the online application form with your CV as PDF. Email the motivation letter
Entrance qualification
Degree certificate
Transcript of records and language proof. Attend the selection interview with the department head
Communication Design also needs a portfolio of at least three projects. Bring certified copies to the appointment. Apply for a German student visa at the embassy early.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€10,680 EUR
Application fee	€75 EUR
Deposit	€500 EUR

Program details

Campus	Cologne
Faculty or school	Design
Department	Communication Design and Creative Strategies
Teaching language	German
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.