SRH University

Advertising & Brand Design

Bachelor of Arts | Berlin

Study B.A. Advertising & Brand Design in Berlin and learn to understand people and their needs. Learn how to strategically evaluate, conceive and design creative ideas for companies, brands and products while communicating in a targeted way.

All Facts at a glance
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Start:
1 April; 1 October
Model:
full time
Language:
English
ECTS:
210
Info:
accredited
Duration:
7 semesters/3.5 years
Location:
Berlin
Costs:
from €690 € per month
Content of Your Studies

Learn to create advertising and to shape brands

The B.A. in Advertising & Brand Design is your entry into the international creative industry. You will learn to understand and successfully address target groups, use text and images consciously and purposefully, and confidently design excellent communication for different media.

From market analysis, innovation development, strategic brand positioning and brand design to developing convincing advertising campaigns, you will learn all the skills required for an international career start in companies, organisations and agencies.

Berlin is a creative stage and an important location for the creative industries. It is your very special source of inspiration for sustainable and unique creation. Numerous projects are carried out with real partners under professional conditions, so you have the chance to get plenty of practical experience during your studies.

Career Opportunities

Become an Art Director, Strategic Planner and more

The excellent facilities at SRH University allow you to perfect your academic and design profile. You can test and implement your big ideas for brands and advertising campaigns in workshops, film and photo studios, and numerous other workspaces.

As a creative communication expert, you are just as much in demand in companies and organisations as in media and advertising agencies.

Career profiles:

  • Strategic Planner
  • Account Manager
  • Concept Designer
  • Copywriter
  • Media Designer
  • Art Director
  • Content Creator

In addition, the internationally recognised Bachelor of Arts degree gives you access to numerous postgraduate and Master's programmes.

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Your modules
Your modules

Your career in the international creative industry

In the B.A. Advertising & Brand Design programme at SRH University, you can expect exciting modules that will optimally prepare you for a career in the international creative industry. In the first semester, you will start with the basics of design and learn essential techniques in areas such as typography, photography and interactive design. You will delve deep into consumer psychology and communication science and learn how to reach target groups through creative and effective communication.

You will expand your knowledge of advertising strategies, media planning and brand development during your studies. Practical projects on topics such as advertising campaigns and brand strategies offer you realistic insights into the world of work. You will also deepen your skills in creativity techniques, copywriting and media production.

The 5th semester allows you to spend a semester abroad or do an internship to gain valuable international experience. Your final year of study prepares you intensively for your career entry. You will develop your portfolio, write your Bachelor's thesis and receive professional coaching for your career planning.

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Our CORE principle
Our CORE principle

Apply your skills in real life

Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.

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Costs

Smart financing

As a state-recognised private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. The fees go towards equipping our campuses, providing services for our students, and ensuring quality assurance. This way, we ensure you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition fees

  • EU/EEA citizenship, including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine: €690 per month
  • Non-EU/EEA citizenship: €4,725 per semester

The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme. A one-off enrolment fee of €750 (EU/EEA) or €1000 (non-EU/EEA) is to be paid once

Goal-oriented studies require good organisational skills and solid financial planning on how to pay rent, living costs, and tuition fees. Various financing options, such as educational loans or scholarship programmes, are available for students.

We have summarised all financing options for you.

Admission requirements and application

Admission

You can apply at any time via our online portal. We will then check your application documents and invite you to a personal interview.

To apply for the Bachelor's programme in Advertising & Brand Design, you will need to provide

  • General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
  • Portfolio with approx. 10 creative works*
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae with a current passport photo
  • Copy of your identity card or passport

*Your portfolio should show us that you enjoy designing and have an extraordinary creative personality. You can present your ideas, concepts, design work, previous projects, etc. - there are no limits to your creativity!

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Application process

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. This is what our application process looks like:

  1. You submit your online application via the SRH application portal
  2. If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to a personal/phone interview
  3. If the interview is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
  4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us
  5. You pay the enrolment fee
  6. You will receive your letter of admission
  7. You take part in our Welcome Week and then you are good to go!
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