Master of Arts in Social Design and Sustainable Innovation
A transformative programme blending design, art, and technology to drive eco-social change through innovative solutions.
Best for:Best for creative professionals and interdisciplinary thinkers with a passion for sustainability, design, and social innovation who seek to develop practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Social Design and Sustainable Innovation at SRH University in Berlin is a four-semester programme focused on creating equitable, transparent, and sustainable solutions for societal challenges. Students engage with disciplines like socially engaged art, sustainable fashion, digital innovation, and critical theory to develop interventions for a better world. Through real-world projects with international partners, participants apply methods such as artistic research, co-creation, and qualitative research to address pressing global issues. The programme offers specialisations in communication design, film, photography, and web development, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and practical problem-solving. It is ideal for creative thinkers and innovators seeking to merge design practice with social impact.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges through interdisciplinary design projects.
- Collaborate with real-world partners on projects addressing sustainability and social equity.
- Apply artistic research, co-creation, and qualitative research methods to design interventions.
- Specialize in one of four areas: communication design, film, photography, or web development.
- Create a Social Design Manifesto and portfolio showcasing your work and vision.
- Engage in integrated German language courses to enhance cross-cultural communication skills.
- Participate in international projects with partners in Germany and abroad.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., design, arts, social sciences, humanities, or related disciplines)
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level, proven via placement test or interview; no minimum German language requirement.
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to create and present creative works (e.g., film, text, photography, illustration).
- Strong motivation and commitment to social and sustainable innovation.
- Basic proficiency in English (B2 level) for academic and professional communication.
- Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving.
- No nationality restrictions.
- No residency requirements.
- No age restrictions.
- No prior work experience required.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit a complete application package through the university’s online portal. Required documents include a Bachelor’s degree certificate, letter of motivation, proof of English proficiency (B2 level), secondary school certificate, CV, and two to three creative works on the topic 'Why change?' in any creative form. The application process is open until filled, with no fixed deadline.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level)
- Secondary school certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two to three creative works on the topic 'Why change?' (film, text, photo, illustration, etc.)
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