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Visual Communication
Creative Practice
Postgraduate Design
UK Degree in Germany
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UK-awarded MA degree delivered in Germany
Strong emphasis on independent creative practice
Portfolio-driven learning for senior creative roles

Benefits
Develop advanced visual communication strategies
Strengthen personal creative identity and authorship
Gain research-led design and critical thinking skills
Build a strong postgraduate-level creative portfolio
Learn through studio-based and independent practice
Prepare for senior roles or independent creative careers
Get to know the BSBI University MA Visual Communication Course in depth by downloading the brochure
Course Details
The MA Visual Communication programme is designed for graduates and creative professionals seeking to deepen their conceptual approach, visual language, and professional practice within the creative industries. The course explores visual communication across graphic design, branding, typography, illustration, digital media, and visual storytelling.
Delivered at BSBI’s Hamburg campus and awarded by the University for the Creative Arts (UK), the programme combines creative experimentation, research-led practice, and professional development. Students are encouraged to form a distinctive creative identity while engaging critically with contemporary visual culture and interdisciplinary design contexts.
UK-awarded Master of Arts degree
Full-time, on-campus delivery in Hamburg
Practice-led and research-informed curriculum
Strong focus on independent creative development
Portfolio-based assessment aligned with industry standards
Designed for advanced creative and leadership roles

UniversityPrivate
Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is a private university in Berlin, Germany, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programs taught in English. Focused on business, innovation, and entrepreneurship, BSBI is designed for international students seeking practical, industry-relevant education. With a strong emphasis on real-world projects, global perspectives, and career support, BSBI helps students build skills for international careers in today’s competitive job market.
Berlin / Hamburg, Germany
Course Overview
The programme is structured to support independent creative exploration, research, and professional practice. Defining Your Practice Explores methods, themes, and ideas to shape individual creative direction and inform project proposals. Context and Method Engages with contemporary debates in visual communication, theory, and interdisciplinary design-led research. Project Development Supports sustained self-directed creative work through tutorials, critiques, and professional feedback. Realisation and Dissemination Focuses on the completion of a resolved final project and a critical reflective paper demonstrating professional-level creative practice.
Target Audience
This programme is ideal for creative graduates seeking postgraduate specialisation, designers aiming to advance their creative practice, professionals pursuing leadership roles in creative industries, international students studying creative arts in Germany, and artists planning studio-based or independent careers.
Skills
Advanced Visual Communication Strategy Skills
Critical and Contextual Creative Thinking
Research Methods for Creative Practice
Experimental Media and Visual Language Skills
Professional Creative Project Development
Postgraduate Portfolio and Presentation Expertise
1.
What is the focus of the MA Visual Communication programme?
The programme focuses on advanced visual communication practice, combining creative experimentation, research, and professional development across print, digital, and interdisciplinary media.
2.
Is this a UK-recognised postgraduate degree?
Yes, the degree is awarded by the University for the Creative Arts (UK) and delivered at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation in Hamburg, Germany.
3.
How is the programme assessed?
Assessment is practice-based and includes creative projects, visual and written research submissions, reflective journals, professional portfolios, and a final major project.
4.
Do students complete an independent final project?
Yes, students complete a substantial self-directed final project that demonstrates advanced creative practice, research capability, and professional presentation.
5.
What career opportunities are available after graduation?
Graduates can pursue roles such as Visual Communication Designer, Senior Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director, Creative Consultant, or Independent Creative Practitioner.
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