B.A. in Interior Design & Scenography

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Info: without NC, in accreditation
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Berlin

In our Bachelor Interior Design & Scenography programme, you will learn to design multisensory spaces, immersive environments, and narrative-driven experiences that connect people with brands, stories, and emotions.

The programme goes beyond traditional interior design: It focuses on spatial concepts where lighting, sound, materials, media technology, and spatial communication come together to shape experiences – whether for permanent or temporary use.

From brand worlds, exhibitions, hospitality spaces, new work environments, retail concepts, flagship stores, to trade fair stands – you will develop designs that are aesthetic, functional, communicative, and strategically aligned with brand identities or thematic goals.

Graduates of the Interior Design & Scenography (B.A.) programme pursue diverse, future-focused careers in the fields of interior design, scenography, spatial communication, and brand experience design.

Whether shaping immersive exhibitions, developing brand environments, reimagining office and hospitality spaces, or crafting temporary and event-based experiences – you'll be prepared to create spaces that inspire, communicate, and connect.

From working at creative agencies, architectural studios or exhibition firms to launching your own design practice, this degree equips you with the tools to bring ambitious spatial concepts to life. The programme also opens doors to freelance and entrepreneurial paths in event design, pop-up architecture, scenography, and spatial storytelling.

As a graduate of this interior design degree, you’ll be qualified for a wide range of creative roles. The excellent facilities at SRH University allow you to refine your academic and professional profile through hands-on work in workshops, photo and film studios, and real project settings.

You’ll be in demand wherever three-dimensional communication, narrative design, and experiential space creation are key.

Career options include:

• Brand Experience Designer
• Spatial Storyteller
• Hospitality Designer
• Interior Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Set Designer
• Scenographer
• New Workplace Designer
• Design Studio Founder

In addition, the internationally recognised Bachelor of Arts degree qualifies you for a variety of Master’s programmes and postgraduate studies.

In the Bachelor Interior Design & Scenography, you explore a wide range of spatial design disciplines. You learn to create immersive retail spaces, pop-up concepts, and flagship stores that engage customers through storytelling. Exhibition and trade fair design modules teach you how to develop multi-sensory, narrative-driven environments for cultural or commercial themes. You’ll also shape the future of work and hospitality by designing flexible offices, co-working spaces, and social venues that enhance interaction and well-being. 

Digital and interactive media are integrated into the curriculum, helping you enrich spaces with technological and emotional depth. Based on design methodology, storytelling, and sustainable material research, you will gain the skills to develop and plan compelling spatial experiences from concept to execution. Hands-on projects, workshops, and real-world briefs allow you to build a strong portfolio and prepare for careers in scenography, retail design, and brand experience.

1st Semester

1. Theory I – Basics: Foundations of Art & Design History, Intercultural Competences – 6 ECTS
2. Design I – Seminar / Lecture: Planning, Colour, Materials I – 6 ECTS
3. Qualification I – Fundamentals of Construction I: Ergonomics, Statics I, Acoustics I, Lighting, Building Survey – 6 ECTS
4. Techniques & Methods I – Presentation I: Model Making, Software – 6 ECTS
5. Project I: Concept & Design – 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Theory II – Basics II: History of Architecture, Media Theory, Academic Writing – 6 ECTS
2. Design II – Seminar / Lecture: Design Theory, Design Philosophy – 6 ECTS
3. Qualification II – Fundamentals of Construction II: Statics II, Acoustics II, Media Technology II – 6 ECTS
4. Techniques & Methods II – Presentation II: Freehand Drawing, Scribble – 6 ECTS
5. Project II: Concept & Design – 6 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Theory IIIa – Seminar / Lecture: Branding I, Branding Personality I – 6 ECTS
2. Theory IIIb – Seminar / Lecture: Eco-materials Science, Biophilic Design, Sustainability – 6 ECTS
3. Qualification III – Scenography I: Narrative Environments I, Storytelling I – 6 ECTS
4. Workshop I – Staging I, Techniques & Methods I, Short-term Project I – 6 ECTS
5. Project III – Optional Partner: Sustainable Planning and Construction, Law I, Material Science I, Materials of the Future I – 6 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Theory IVa – Seminar / Lecture: Branding II, Branding Personality II – 6 ECTS
2. Theory IVb – Seminar / Lecture: Theory of Communication, Design Philosophy – 6 ECTS
3. Qualification IV – Scenography II: Narrative Environments II, Storytelling II – 6 ECTS
4. Workshop II – Staging II, Techniques & Methods II, Short-term Project II – 6 ECTS
5. Project IV – Optional Partner: Law II, Material Science II, Materials of the Future II – 6 ECTS

5th Semester – Mobility Semester

1. 16-week Internship or Semester Abroad – 20 ECTS
2. Individual Project – 10 ECTS

6th Semester

1. Theory V – Seminar / Lecture: Project Management, Costs, Fees, Calculations, Prices, Manpower – 6 ECTS
2. Qualification Va – Spatial Communication III: Scenography III, Narrative Environments III, Storytelling – 6 ECTS
3. Qualification Vb – Planning & Implementation Phases: Approval Planning, Execution Planning, Preparation of Bill of Quantities & Participation in Awarding, Construction Supervision / Object Monitoring / Project Support – 6 ECTS
4. Workshop III – Techniques & Methods III: Portfolio: Visual Branding, Portfolio Creation – 6 ECTS
5. Project V – Optional Partner – 6 ECTS

7th Semester

1. Practice – Excursion: Museum, Studio Visits, Site Visits – 6 ECTS
2. Qualification VI – Experiment & Method, Atmosphere & Design – 6 ECTS
3. Workshop IV – Scientific Writing Rehearsal, Exposé Mirroring, Portfolio: Visual Branding / Portfolio Creation – 6 ECTS
4. Bachelor Thesis – 12 ECTS

To apply for the Bachelor's degree programme in Interior Design & Scenography, you will need to provide:

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.*
• 10 pages presenting your own creative works**
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

*Professionally qualified persons without a university entrance qualification who have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience are also entitled to study a specific degree programme if they pass an aptitude test. Please contact us personally for more information.

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required