Design and Interaction

A final degree certificate for a previous degree program as well as supplementary documentation (transcripts, diploma supplement etc.) which provide detailed information about the degree program, the modules completed, all graded examinations and coursework, and the academic profile of the degree program itself.

The previous degree program must be either a degree in a design field, or a degree in information technology or a related field, provided that the curriculum included design elements as well.

The previous degree program must be relevant to this master’s degree program and have consisted of at least 210 credits (ECTS) or seven full-time semesters of study. If the previous university or vocational academy does not issue the aforementioned documentation for the degree program other meaningful documentation must be submitted instead (e.g. performance or examination records).

b) If a final degree certificate has not yet been issued, preliminary graduation documents and/or a current transcript of records and other meaningful documentation within the meaning of subsection 1a must be submitted instead.

(3) Deviating from subsection 1a, applicants who apply on the basis of a degree consisting of fewer than 210 credits or with a full-time study duration shorter than seven semesters may be admitted on a provisional basis, provided they complete the missing undergraduate requirements during their postgraduate studies. The Faculty Examination Board and the applicant will conclude a formal Learning Agreement defining both the total number of missing credits and the specific modules to complete. Permission to begin work on the thesis will not be issued until the agreed-upon amount of additional credits has been obtained (refer to Section 21 (1)(3)). In addition to completing additional modules, applicants may also request credit for prior learning or qualifications equivalent to the aims and objectives of the missing undergraduate requirements

c) Proof of advanced proficiency in English, equivalent to at least B2 on the CEFR scale, verified by an official language certificate. Generally, the following language tests are accepted as valid proof: − IELTS minimum 6.0

Exempted from this language certificate requirement are applicants who have acquired English language proficiency equivalent to level B2 over the course of earning their university entrance qualification [Hochschulreife] at a secondary school in Germany. This is considered the case when an applicant has successfully completed at least seven years of English at a German secondary school and earned a final cumulative mark of at least “sufficient” (4.0 or better on the German grading scale) for the subject

Admission to the degree programme is subject to an application process.

The formal entry requirements for the Design and Interaction M.A. programme are:

• Proof of a completed, relevant undergraduate degree (B.Sc., B.A. or equivalent) consisting of at least 210 points according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), or at least seven (7) semesters of full-time study. The previous degree programme must be either a degree in a design field, or a degree in information technology or a related field, provided that the curriculum included design elements. Applicants with less than 210 ECTS points or 7 semesters of full-time study, but at least 180 points and 6 semesters of full-time study from an undergraduate programme must provide proof of additional academic training or may - on agreement - make up the missing credit points by passing suitable examinations in modules of other degree programmes during their master studies.
• If an undergraduate degree has not yet been issued, then a preliminary graduation certificate, a current transcript of records or similar official documents must be submitted instead.
• An IELTS or TOEFL language certificate which demonstrates English language proficiency equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Admission to the degree programme is subject to an application process.

The formal entry requirements for the Design and Interaction M.A. programme are:

• Proof of a completed, relevant undergraduate degree (B.Sc., B.A. or equivalent) consisting of at least 210 points according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), or at least seven (7) semesters of full-time study. The previous degree programme must be either a degree in a design field, or a degree in information technology or a related field, provided that the curriculum included design elements. Applicants with less than 210 ECTS points or 7 semesters of full-time study, but at least 180 points and 6 semesters of full-time study from an undergraduate programme must provide proof of additional academic training or may - on agreement - make up the missing credit points by passing suitable examinations in modules of other degree programmes during their master studies.
• If an undergraduate degree has not yet been issued, then a preliminary graduation certificate, a current transcript of records or similar official documents must be submitted instead.
• An IELTS or TOEFL language certificate which demonstrates English language proficiency equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Passing an [aptitude test](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculties/communi...) regarding artistic/creative capability

1. Aptitude Test (assessment of personal aptitude)

• For participation in the aptitude testing procedure, please send the necessary documents to [email protected] by either May 23, 2025 or, June 24, 2025 (final deadline). You will receive your results approximately 10 days after the respective deadline.