Major

MA Design, Visual Communication

Would you like to expand your design expertise with collaborative, multidisciplinary and exploratory practices in the field of visual communication? In the Master’s Major in «Visual Communication», you will design in an inquiry-based and future-oriented manner, in order to develop new insights, methods and/or aesthetics.

Course commencement
Autumn semester
Application deadline
27 February 2026
Standard period of study
4 semesters
Coursework Major / MA
90 / 120 Credits
Main teaching language
English / German
Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220

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Subject area

Visual communication influences our thoughts and actions and therefore requires competent and responsible design. The aim of Visual Communication is to meet communicative questions from the fields of business, science or culture with innovative forms of expression. Further information on this topic can be found on the professional community website.

Major-Minor Programme Model

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.

Information on the Major-Minor programme structure