Creative Direction (M.A.) - berufsbegleitend

The Creative Direction degree course views design as a process that focuses on people and their needs. Design is linked to current developments in research, business and society so that students develop a wide range of skills.

You will study for 5 semesters and obtain the state and internationally recognized Master of Arts (M.A.). With this degree, you will be able to develop and implement innovative design approaches based on the latest research. You will also be able to lead teams, make personnel decisions and take responsibility for the realization of complex projects.

The combination of technical and methodological skills and their application in real work situations is a central component of the course. You can put your theoretical knowledge into practice in your own projects - and use the FHD's well-equipped studios, laboratories and workshops to do so. You will also benefit from the FHD's numerous collaborations, which will open up the latest technological developments and a top-class network through corresponding events, guest lectures and internships.

Upon successful completion of the consecutive Master's degree program "Creative Direction (M.A.)", graduates are awarded the academic Master's degree with the title Master of Arts (M.A.).

The successfully completed degree programme forms the basis for professional activity in leading positions in the creative industries or for the continuation of an academic career within the framework of a PhD programme.

Graduates of the Creative Direction degree programme work in the entire range of requirements of graphic design and creative production in positions of management, project and process management and in mediation and consulting. You will work in management positions in nationally or internationally operating companies, offices or agencies. Furthermore, graduates are prepared for the step of entrepreneurial self-employment. The Master's programme at the FHD enables you to promote, found and manage your own projects and ideas.

As a private university, we offer you many advantages and services from the first interest in a place at our university to your graduation - and beyond. With us, you are not just an anonymous matriculation number, but we accompany you individually, purposefully, supportively and challengingly on YOUR way through your studies. 

In order to be able to offer you this high quality of study, we have to charge tuition fees. As a private university, the FHD is not supported by public funds, but has to finance itself completely.

Of course, there are various ways in which you can finance your studies. We will be happy to look at your individual situation and find solutions together.

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For admission to the Master's programme, you need a first university degree with professional qualification or a degree from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education. Bachelor's or diploma degrees in design programmes such as graphic, communication, industrial, spatial, interface, UX and screen design or related programmes are considered relevant for the Master's programme in Creative Direction (M.A.). Admission to the degree programme also requires passing an aptitude test.

If you would like to apply for this study program, please send us the completed enrolment application with the corresponding documents by e-mail to bewerbung@fh-dresden.eu or online via our application form. Everything else about the application process can be found here.