
Overview
Your Programme | M.A. Social Design and Sustainable Innovation
The Master's degree in Social Design & Sustainable Innovation at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences challenges the current system and thinks design from the perspective of the social and planetary state of emergency. The goal: the education of a new, radical, revolutionary generation of designers.
You will work with practices such as artistic research, cooperation, co-creation and other methods of qualitative research. The overall goals are fairness, transparency and sustainability.
Social design, social campaigning, corporate design in a social context, socially engaged art, digital innovation, social design theory and design practice in the context of visual communication, editorial design, photography, film and web development and design thinking form the cornerstones of the programme. Within these key themes, you will work with collaborative partners from the (creative) industries and other organisations on social innovations, campaigns and design solutions for a sustainable future. In projects with real-world partners, you will design effective solutions and concrete visions for a better world.
Your Career
Social Design & Sustainable Innovation can mean a significant difference in cultural and business organisation, leading to more real and digital innovation. The professional skills are derived from mastering the respective design disciplines paired with methodologies of social change that are combined.
Graduates take up traditional and new design professions with an extended and scientifically sound design, thinking and action approach. They work as art directors, designers, consultants, project managers, web developers, change managers, curators for companies and institutions. The Master of Arts degree prepares students for a doctoral or PhD degree programme, which opens the way in particular to academic careers in teaching and research.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Your Curriculum
1st semester
Social Design Science + Practices A
Design Research
Social Campaigning
Art, Society + Change
Marketing and Branding
Profession and Best Practice I
2nd semester
Social Design Science + Practices
Sustainable Innovation I
Sustainable Innovation II
Social Design Internship
Sociology and Branding
Profession and Best Practice II
3rd semester
Design Thinking / Research
Design Thinking / Synthesis and Creation
Design Thinking / Realisation and Prototyping
Social Design Manifesto + Portfolio
Design Practices
Profession and Best Practice III
4th semester
- Master's Thesis + Colloquium
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Non-EU applicants: Please apply at least 3-4 months before the start of the programme to have enough time for visa and travel arrangements.
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Disciplines
Design Sustainable Development Innovation Management View 29 other Masters in Design in GermanyExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree - please submit your degree certificate and your transcript of records
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Secondary School Certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Two to three creative works on the topic of "Why change?", in the form of film, text, photo, illustration or in another creative form of expression
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
10800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5400 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
9600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4800 EUR per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Berlin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Please contact us for more information: studyinberlin@srh.de
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