UX-Design (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Im Fernstudium UX-Design (B.A.) lernst du digitale Anwendungen aus Sicht der Nutzenden zu denken, zu konzipieren und umzusetzen. Du verbindest User Research, Interface Design, Informationsdesign, Prototyping und Usability-Testing mit technischen, rechtlichen und ethischen Rahmenbedingungen digitaler Gestaltung.
Das Studium ist NC-frei und du kannst mit einem Allgemeiner Hochschulreife oder Fachhochschulreife, einer bestandenen Meisterprüfung oder einem mittleren Schulabschluss (mind. Realschulabschluss) plus qualifiziertem Abschluss einer mind. 3-jährigen Berufsausbildung starten. Die Studienform ist 100% online oder mit Prüfungen vor Ort an einem DIPLOMA-Prüfungszentrum.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds the core UX-Design foundation for user-centered digital product development through user research and interface design fundamentals.
- Introduces information design and prototyping approaches to turn user insights into testable product concepts.
- Covers usability testing methods so you learn how to evaluate and iterate UX solutions with measurable results.
- Deepens UX analysis and usability-testing workflows for digital applications.
- Strengthens professional communication and scientific work skills, including documentation and presentation of UX results.
- Develops structured UX prototypes and evaluation strategies to support product development decisions.
- You choose a specialisation focus from the offered elective options: Smart Mobility, Immersives Design, or Audiovisual Design.
- Applies UX methods to your chosen focus area while connecting user needs with digital product design goals.
- Prepares for the practice phase by combining design, research, and project work with structured learning.
- Combines a practice phase with your Bachelor Thesis and presentation (Kolloquium).
- Applies UX-Design knowledge in a practical project context using documented research and design outcomes.
- Completes the Bachelor Thesis as the final academic deliverable for the program.
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS part-time curriculum combines design, user research, interface development, media technology, business communication, an elective specialisation, professional practice, and the Bachelor thesis. The official study plan provides different contact-block sequences for winter- and summer-semester entrants; the structure below follows the published winter-semester start plan, with cross-semester modules shown as shared blocks.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3 modules | Methodik | 5 | 18 ECTS plus cross-semester modules |
| Grundlagenkonzepte des Kommunikationsdesigns | 8 | |||
| Marketing und User-generated Content Management | 5 | |||
| Semesters 1–2 | 1 cross-semester module | Digitale Entwurfsprozesse | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Semesters 1 and 3 | 1 cross-semester module | Medienrechtliche Grundlagen und UX-Ethik | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Semester 2 | 1 module | Kollaboratives Wissens- und Innovationsmanagement | 12 | 12 ECTS plus cross-semester modules |
| Semesters 2–3 | 1 cross-semester module | User-centered Interface- und Informationsdesign | 8 | 8 ECTS |
| Semester 3 | 1 module | UX-Design: Collaborative Design – User-Centered Design – Data-Driven Design | 12 | 12 ECTS plus cross-semester modules |
| Semester 4 | 3 modules | Interaktives Informationsdesign: Konzipieren – gestalten – programmieren | 8 | 24 ECTS plus the cross-semester Praxisphase |
| Medieninformatik | 8 | |||
| Informationsverarbeitung und Instructional Design | 8 | |||
| Semesters 4–5 | 1 cross-semester module | Praxisphase | 18 | 18 ECTS |
| Semester 5 | 1 module | Human-Computer Interaction, Usability-Testing und Evaluation | 10 | 10 ECTS plus cross-semester specialisation and leadership modules |
| Semesters 5–6 | 2 components | E-Business-Leadership | 7 | 25 ECTS |
| Wahlpflichtmodul: Smart Mobility, Immersives Design oder Audiovisuelles Design | 18 | |||
| Semester 6 | 1 module | Mobiles Interfacedesign | 10 | 10 ECTS plus cross-semester modules |
| Semesters 6–7 | 2 cross-semester modules | Business English und Medienkommunikation | 9 | 21 ECTS |
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | |||
| Semester 7 | Final-semester completion | Completion of Business English und Medienkommunikation | Credits included in the shared Semesters 6–7 modules | |
| Completion of Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | ||||
| Total | 15 compulsory subject modules, 1 elective specialisation, Praxisphase, and Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with practical UX-Design skills in user research, interface design, prototyping, and usability testing—skills employers use when hiring UX specialists.
- You become job-ready for roles at digital product teams, including UX Designer and related positions in agencies, software companies, e-commerce, games, and media.
- Your study structure integrates a practice phase with the Bachelor Thesis, helping you build experience and a portfolio-style project outcome rather than only theory.
- Because the curriculum connects UX with technology, strategy, and communication, you can collaborate effectively with development and product management teams.
- With specialisation options (Smart Mobility, Immersives Design, Audiovisual Design), you can align your profile with the UX areas that match your career direction.
- The Bachelor of Arts qualification supports your progression toward senior UX, product UX, and specialist/lead responsibilities as you gain work experience.
Employability rate
UX-Design graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady demand for UX and digital product specialists across agencies and product companies.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in UX and digital product development roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (international equivalency) | International applicants can start with a general higher education entrance qualification or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, including equivalent qualifications earned abroad. For foreign certificates, the university states that equivalence must be proven, and the study service supports applicants with individual clarification. |
| Alternative entry options for applicants without standard entry credentials | The university also lists additional starting routes such as a completed master craftsperson qualification or a secondary school leaving certificate (minimum equivalent to Realschulabschluss) plus a qualified completion of at least a three-year vocational training program with a grade of 2.5 or better. If you do not meet the standard requirements, participation as a guest student is possible if you have admission to the higher education entrance qualification test (HZB-Prüfung). |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 167 / per month | The program lists study fees starting from EUR 167 per month (Ratenmodell III). |
| Tuition (alternate payment models) | EUR 207 / per month | Alternate monthly study-fee rates are shown as EUR 207 (Ratenmodell II) and EUR 257 (Ratenmodell I), depending on the selected instalment model. |
| Prüfungsgebühr | EUR 695 / one time | A one-time examination fee of EUR 695 is listed with the instalment models. |
Proof of financial resources
- Blocked account requirements depend on the German visa/residence pathway; confirm the exact amount and proof method with the official German immigration guidance used for your application.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Start your application online
You can apply at any time via the university’s online application. The program page states that application deadlines are not fixed for this distance-learning bachelor, and you submit your application through the online form. Keep your documents ready so you can upload the required proof of entry eligibility when prompted.
Provide the documents required for the access route you use
The university provides a checklist of core application documents and notes that the exact documents depend on the route you use to gain access. For applicants with foreign qualifications, equivalence must be demonstrated, and the study service helps clarify individual cases. Make sure your documents are complete at submission to avoid delays.
Submit your application and wait for the university’s decision on study start
After the review of your submitted documents, the university provides feedback regarding your eligibility for the requested study start. The program page states that regular starts are in April and October, with other start dates possible after individual review. Use the study service contact if you need confirmation about your personal pathway.