The MA Communication and Design for Sustainability programme at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences equips students with the skills to develop and communicate sustainability strategies.

From object to process – how do we design for future generations? How are sustainable lifestyles developed and communicated? What are transformation and transition processes and how can they be made transparent?

School: Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, HNU
Course: MA Communication and Design for Sustainability
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Neu-Ulm, Germany
Course dates: September 2026 to February 2027
Application deadline: 15 July 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

– Students will learn to recognise transformation potential, design solutions and communicate them – for companies and institutions, for society and politics
– The programme covers design theory, sustainability communication, alternative economic models, transformation models, design futuring and design fiction
– Students will build prototypes and conceive scenarios, often in close connection to local authorities, NGOs and companies

What are the requirements?

– BA 120 ECTS, a minimum of 30 ECTS in subjects related to communication and/or design

What facilities and resources are available?

– The Neu-Ulm University HNU features various labs, studios and workshops for TV/audio, photography, 3D and 2D-printing, UX-testing and more.

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Roles in sustainability communication and design at companies, agencies, NGOs and local authorities.

Who teaches this course?

– Markus Caspers, Head of Programme
– Judith Mayer, Professor for Sustainability Communication
– Barbara Brandstetter, Professor for Crossmedia and Business Journalism

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