Master's programme Design & Information (former: Information Design)
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; aptitude test (see below)
Language of Instruction: German, partly English
Duration: 3 semesters (start: Summer and Winter Semester)
THWS Location: Würzburg
Diploma Supplement: yes
Semester fees: none
Information Design is seen as an umbrella term for creative contributions to visual culture. The programme focuses on the multimedia culture of knowledge: visual awareness, education and guideline assistance in the multimedia world we live and work in. The master’s programme is geared towards graduates of design studies who want a qualification for independent, project-oriented work beyond the classic design training. The connection of design and future-oriented research, including applied and fundamental research, is paramount. Therefore, the Würzburg Master Model requires a way of thinking and working that connects practical designing even stronger with scholarly reflection. During the course of the degree programme, structures, models, theories, and languages of design practice, cultural and social sciences are developed - always in relation to the students’ research interests.
Programme Structure
Students apply with their own project and work on it throughout their period of study. The programme is consists of consecutive modules which include theoretical, but also practical subjects. The programme concludes with a successfully completed master’s thesis which should show the practical result of the student’s project and a theoretical and scientific preparation of it. Students plan and structure their course of study with a high degree of autonomy. Among important modules like project theory and project practice, students can also choose from a range of classes on the philosophy of science, methodological, or practical classes according to their individual plan in the different stages of their studies. Interaction with experts from other disciplines, higher education institutions, institutes, and research institutions is vitally important, as today’s design is dependent on multidisciplinary teamwork.
Career Perspectives
A Master of Arts in Information Design particularly qualifies graduates for self-employment or leading positions in relevant enterprises.
Professional priorities are: Interdisciplinary strategy and concept development, classical print media, electronic and audiovisual media (web, film, animation), digital products (UX/UI design, AR/VR, applications, e-commerce); advertising; marketing; branding; corporate design; museums, exhibitions and fairs; photography either as a freelancer or employed in managerial roles by design agencies, press agencies, or publishers.
Additional Information
Admission to this Master’s programme is subject to a number of conditions. For more information, please visit the programme website.
In addition to the application via THWS Apply, prospective students must complete a registration form of the Faculty of Design and provide supplementary documents.
Further information on this can be found on the website of the Faculty of Design.
For more information about application and enrolment, please visit the pages of the Department of Student Affairs (HSST).
Contact person
Prof. Erich Schöls
Sanderheinrichsleitenweg 20, Würzburg
Phone +49 931 3511-8805
E-Mail erich.schöls@thws.de
Office hours by appointment
Link to programme page Design & Information (former: Information Design)