Communication & Design for Sustainability (MA)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme combining design, communication, and social sciences to drive sustainable transformation.
Best for:Best for students with a background in communication, design, or social sciences seeking to apply creative methodologies to sustainability challenges.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Communication & Design for Sustainability at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences offers a transdisciplinary approach to addressing global sustainability challenges. Students explore the intersection of economics, design science, communication, and social sciences through a practice-oriented curriculum. The programme emphasizes methodologies such as design thinking, storytelling, and stakeholder management to transform social and economic conditions. Most modules are integrated with real-world projects, laboratories, and case studies to bridge theoretical knowledge with professional practice.
What you'll do
- Engage in interdisciplinary study of sustainable economic models and design science.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research within design and communication contexts.
- Develop strategic measures for complex design and communication projects.
- Participate in laboratory work and case studies focused on transformative global projects.
- Complete a Master's thesis and associated seminar in the final semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree with at least 210 ECTS in corporate communication, CSR, communication science, product/communication design, or related fields.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (B2 level); German (A1 level required by end of first semester).
Instruction: English
- Academic background in communication, design, or related social sciences.
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 or better.
- English language proficiency at B2 level.
- German language proficiency at A1 level (to be submitted by the end of the first semester).
- Completion of university studies totaling at least 210 ECTS.
- Proof of 30 ECTS in relevant subject areas (corporate communication, CSR, communication science, or design).
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-31
Applicants must submit their application through the university's official portal. Deadlines vary by residency status, with earlier cut-offs for non-EU applicants. Ensure all academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the university's admission guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
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