SRH University
Bachelor

Product Design
Bachelor of Arts | Munich

Product design combines creative skills with technical expertise and human-centred thinking, preparing you for international careers in product design.

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All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Start:
1st October
Model:
full-time
Language:
English
ECTS:
210
Info:
in accreditation , without NC
Duration:
7 semesters
Location:
Munich
Costs:
790 € per month -  Show costs split

Course content in Product Design, B.A.

Designing innovative products

Our programme covers a broad range from Car Design to Mobile Device Design and Medical Product Design, giving you the skills to develop innovative solutions for different applications. You gain knowledge of design fundamentals as well as digital and technological methods, including visual communication, form and composition, CAD, prototyping, and 3D printing. Sustainability, inclusive practices, and responsible design are key focuses. Hands-on experience is key: Through studio projects, internships, and interdisciplinary work, you apply your knowledge directly. You tackle real-world design challenges and develop independent product concepts. The international, English-speaking learning environment prepares you for global career opportunities.

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Career prospects, Product Design (B.A.)

Your career after studying product design

Graduates of the Product Design B.A are prepared for a wide range of roles worldwide, including:

  • Automotive design and mobility solutions
  • Industrial design for mobile devices and consumer products
  • Medical product design and health technology
  • UX/UI design and digital product development
  • Design consulting and innovation labs
  • Entrepreneurship and start-up ventures 

Combining creativity, technical skills, and user-focused design, you are sought after in design studios, R&D departments, start-ups, and global companies. The degree also provides a strong foundation for pursuing Master’s programmes in design, innovation, or related fields.

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Your modules
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DesigInnovative products for international markets

In the Bachelor's programme in Product Design, you will combine fundamental design principles with modern technologies and user-centred innovation. You will develop your creative and technical skills in visual communication, CAD, prototyping and sustainable design, and apply your knowledge directly in practical studio projects.

You will also acquire in-depth knowledge of form and design, storytelling and ergonomics. In addition, you will explore smart materials, ethical issues in design and future-oriented design approaches.

Specialisations such as car design, mobile device design and medical product design, as well as internships, interdisciplinary collaboration and an international focus, will prepare you optimally for your professional career in product design.

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Study plan

Your curriculum

6 Semester 180 ECTS
1. Semester

  • Introduction to Design Innovation Methods

    6

  • Visual Communication and Sketching

    6

  • Digital Design Tools and CAD

    6

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics

    6

  • Specialization Module I

    6
2. Semester

  • Principles of Form and Composition

    6

  • Color and Material Exploration

    6

  • Model Development and Prototyping Technique

    6

  • Sustainable Design Principles

    6

  • Specialization Module II

    6
3. Semester

  • Experimental Material Studies

    6

  • Storytelling and Concept Development

    6

  • Digital Fabrication and 3D Printing

    6

  • Inclusive and Accessible Design

    6

  • Specialization Module III

    6
4. Semester

  • Integrated Design Concepts

    6

  • Spatial and Interactive Design

    6

  • Smart Materials and Emerging Tech

    6

  • Systems Thinking in Design

    6

  • Specialization Module IV

    6
5. Semester

  • Personal Design Identity

    6

  • Experimental Design Studio

    6

  • Product Engineering Integration

    6

  • Ethics and Future Design

    6

  • Specialization Module V

    5
6. Semester

  • Internship/Company Project/(opt.) Study Abroad Semester

    30
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As a state-recognised private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. These revenues are used to equip our campuses, provide services for our students and ensure quality assurance. This enables us to ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.  

Tuition fees

  • EU/EEA nationals, including Switzerland, the Western Balkans and Ukraine: €790 per month
  • Non-EU/EEA nationals: €4,950 per semester

The monthly or semester fee remains the same throughout your entire period of study. A one-time registration fee of €750 (EU/EEA) or €1,000 (non-EU/EEA) is charged. Apart from any placement, aptitude or equivalence tests that may be required, no separate examination fees or similar charges are levied, not even for repeat examinations. This gives you maximum cost transparency during your studies.

In addition to efficient organisation, goal-oriented studies also require a solid financial basis in order to pay rent, living expenses and tuition fees. There are various financing options available, such as education loans or scholarship programmes.  

We have compiled a list of all financing options for you. 

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Admission requirements and application

Admission

You can apply at any time via our online portal without obligation. We will then review your application documents.

To apply for the Product Design bachelor's degree programme, you need:

  • Recognised university entrance qualification, e.g. the German Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or an equivalent international qualification that entitles you to study at a university in Germany*
  • Proof of your English language skills* (TOEFL with at least 80 points, IELTS with 6.5 or Duolingo with 95 points) or an official letter from your previous educational institution confirming that your lessons were conducted in English (Medium of Instruction Letter)
  • Curriculum vitae with current passport photo
  • Copy of your ID card (front and back); for foreign students, a copy of your passport or national identity card

*professionally qualified individuals without university entrance qualifications who have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience are also eligible to study a specific degree programme if they pass an aptitude test. Please contact us personally for more information.

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Application process

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

  1. You apply online via the SRH application portal.
  2. If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to an interview*.
  3. If you are successful in the interview, you will receive an offer of admission and a study contract from us.
  4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us.
  5. You pay the registration fee.
  6. We will issue your letter of admission.
  7. You take part in our introductory week and then you're ready to go!

*Please note that not all programmes require an interview. In some cases, you will be asked to record a video or you will receive your letter of admission directly.

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