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EUR 8833

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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18 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

On this course, you’ll explore the ways in which you can convey messages and meaning through a diverse range of media – from illustration and motion to digital – and you’ll be encouraged to develop new skills to strengthen and inform your design language.

During your studio-based studies, you’ll collaborate with other members of our creative community and courses to enhance your workflow skills and interdisciplinary understanding in the areas needed to become a creative leader and innovator within the field of visual communication. This is an area that spans from Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, User Experience Design, Brand Design, Motion Design, Web & App Design, Virtual and Mixed Reality Design, Exhibition Design and Advertising.

MA Visual Communication is designed to help you develop your identity as an author and thought leader, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to identify and solve design problems within complex cross-media environments, including digital printmaking, still and moving image productions – both digital and virtual.

You will enter the professional world with a confident design voice, a specialised and specified informed design language and an outstanding portfolio.

 

What will you experience?
Central elements of this course include the appropriate environment for evaluation and testing of a compelling proposal development practice. Interdisciplinary key discussion embedding theory, text and design case studies are core elements of this programme. Exploration and pushing the boundaries of contemporary visual solutions in the culmination of methods and strategies for independent research and practice, will enable you to show a cohesive and innovative final body of work.

The course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the University for the Creative Arts platform.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Job Seeker Visa (JSV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025, Oct 2025

Closed

Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    8833

    Tuition Fee
    (EUR)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (EUR)

    11208 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (EUR)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Scholarship

    We are pleased to offer a Tuition Fee Upfront Scholarship for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students commencing their studies in 2025. This prestigious scholarship aims to recognize and reward academic excellence, providing successful applicants with a significant reduction in their tuition fees.


    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Berlin School of Business and Innovation - Hamburg Campus for the 2025 intake
    • Meet the academic requirements for the chosen program
    • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and potential
    Undergraduate Programmes

    Postgraduate Programmes

    Retention Scholarship Discount Selected Countries Payment Scholarship
    3 Year Programmes
    Selected Countries Payment Scholarship
    4 Year Programmes

    International Students

    International:
     Paying Full Annual Fee upfront:
     Year 1 – 20% discount
     Year 2 – 25% discount
     Year 3 – 30% discount
     Year 4 - 50% discount

    Year 3 Direct Entry - 20% discount
     
    Installment plan: 10% discount
    Instalment Plan fee
    €300 for upto 6-month plan  
    €500 for 7-10 month plan, per year if not paid in full, discount is 10% per year

    Specific/Selected Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, India
     
     Bachelors 3 Year Programme:

    • Pay Year 1 Fees in full before enrolment 20% discount to get LOA (Mandatory)
    • 25% discount on Year 2 if the student pays the Year 2 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year
    • 30% discount on Year 3 if the student pays the Year 3 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year


     OR

    • 10% discount on Year 2 and Year 3 if the yearly fees is paid in instalments
    • €300 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses upto 6 equal monthly instalments.
    • €500 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses 7 upto 10 equal monthly instalments.
    • Instalment Admin fee is applicable to every academic year where IP is selected - Year 1 is excluded.

    Specific/Selected Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, India
     
     Bachelors 4 Year Programme:

    • Pay Foundation Year (Year 1) Fees in full before enrolment 20% discount to get LOA (Mandatory)
    • 25% discount on Year 2 if the student pays the Year 2 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year
    • 30% discount on Year 3 if the student pays the Year 3 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year
    • 50% discount on Year 4 if the student pays the Year 4 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year


     OR

    • 10% discount on Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 if the yearly fees is paid in instalments
    • €300 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses upto 6 equal monthly instalments.
    • €500 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses 7 upto 10 equal monthly instalments.
    • Instalment Admin fee is applicable to every academic year where IP is selected - Foundation 1 is excluded.

    Max 25% Savings:

    • 25% if the student pays the full duration tuition fee in one transaction
    • 15% discount on full duration tuition fee if 50% of master's fee is paid in advance
    • 5% discount on full duration tuition fee if they pay deposit of €2000 and pay remaining in instalments
    • Change your mind to pay entire fee: 20% discount on full tuition fee (up to 3 months from official intake start date)


    4-6 weeks time from signing the study agreement for students to have the ability to pay full tuition fee in one go plus IP charge Instalment Plan fee:

    •  €300 for upto 6-month plan
    •  €500 for 7-10 month plan, per year
    •  if not paid in full, discount is 10% per year

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