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MA User Experience Design

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Berlin School of Business & Innovation Berlin · Berlin Location: Hamburg

About the Program

The MA User Experience Design is an interdisciplinary 18-month course that equips students with skills and competencies to become research-led, interdisciplinary, and human-centered designers. The program explores how people experience and interact with designed products, services, systems, and spaces, spanning various design disciplines like 3D design, environmental design, and graphic design. Students develop analytical, creative, and technical skills in user experience, rigorous research methods, and a critical, collaborative approach. The course is taught through broad projects connecting students with other postgrad students or industry partners, helping build essential professional teamwork and project management skills, as well as a socially and environmentally relevant portfolio. The program follows four key principles: practice-led, professionally contextualised, critical examination of industry opportunities and threats, and deep dive into historical and contemporary frameworks.
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The MA User Experience Design is an interdisciplinary 18-month course that equips students with skills and competencies to become research-led, interdisciplinary, and human-centered designers. The program explores how people experience and interact with designed products, services, systems, and spaces, spanning various design disciplines like 3D design, environmental design, and graphic design. Students develop analytical, creative, and technical skills in user experience, rigorous research methods, and a critical, collaborative approach. The course is taught through broad projects connecting students with other postgrad students or industry partners, helping build essential professional teamwork and project management skills, as well as a socially and environmentally relevant portfolio. The program follows four key principles: practice-led, professionally contextualised, critical examination of industry opportunities and threats, and deep dive into historical and contemporary frameworks.

Application Requirements

* Minimum Yaş: 21
* Tanınmış bir üniversiteden Bachelor derecesini başarıyla tamamlamış olmak
* Lisansüstü düzeyde eğitim alma yeteneğini gösteren, en az 3 yıllık ilgili yöneticilik deneyimine sahip adaylar da değerlendirmeye alınacaktır
* Akademik gereksinimleri karşılamıyorsanız, lisansüstü düzeyde eğitim alma yeteneğinizi gösteren 3 yıllık ilgili iş deneyimine (illüstrasyon, animasyon, grafik tasarım veya genel görsel iletişim) göre değerlendirilebilirsiniz

Language Requirements

* İngilizce yeterliliği gereklidir
* Özel gereksinimler için UCA İngilizce Yeterlilik Kılavuzu'na bakınız

Required Documents

* Portföy sunumu gereklidir (en iyi çalışmalarınızın bir koleksiyonu)
* Portföy, eskizler, resimler, dijital sanat ve tasarım, ses çalışmaları, kısa filmler dahil olmak üzere 12 adede kadar çalışma içermelidir
* Portföyler yalnızca Başvuru Sahibi Portalı'ndaki çevrimiçi başvuru sistemi aracılığıyla dijital olarak kabul edilir
* Vimeo ve YouTube gibi web sitelerine harici bağlantılar kabul edilir

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Subjects / Topic Areas

User Experience Design

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How do I apply to MA User Experience Design at Berlin School of Business & Innovation?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about MA User Experience Design at Berlin School of Business & Innovation

Is MA User Experience Design at Berlin School of Business & Innovation taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the MA User Experience Design programme cost? ▼

13.920 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for MA User Experience Design at Berlin School of Business & Innovation? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying MA User Experience Design? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Berlin School of Business & Innovation — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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