B.Sc. in Web Development | dual

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Model: dual
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Berlin

In the B.Sc. Web Development programme, you learn to conceptualise, design and develop real, digital products and services. Interaction design, UX design, usability engineering, scripting languages, business informatics and social media are just as much part of the curriculum as hardware programming, communication strategy and agile project management. Based on these modules, you develop digital experiences, online platforms, hardware projects, virtual spaces and games.

The focus is exclusively on sustainable projects that have a sustainable impact across society with large companies, NGOs, institutes, universities or start-ups.

You learn how to coordinate real projects, work in teams with content experts, communication designers and marketing experts, advise clients, derive concepts from ideas and finally design and technically implement them. Our students already work on assignments for clients from all over the world during their studies - an ideal preparation for a professional career start.

You already have previous experience, e.g. as a trained media designer, thanks to previous university studies or you work as a freelance web developer or designer? Or are you already enrolled in the full-time B.Sc. Development programme at the Berlin School of Design and Communication? Then you have the opportunity to switch to the dual programme. In the specific dual modules you acquire in-depth knowledge and credits for your work in your partner company (approx. 2.5 days per week, 5 ECTS per semester).

You can find career opportunities in media agencies or medium-sized and international companies as a software developer, consultant, game designer or app developer. You are also well equipped to start your own company or work as a freelancer. 

After finishing your studies, you have what it takes to become a:

• UI/UX Design Expert
• Full Stack Developer
• Frontend Designer
• Service Design Thinking Expert
• Web Developer
• IOT Hardware-Based Coding Expert
• Software Engineer
• Content Manager
• Project Manager Digital
• Game Developer / Game Designer
• Social Media Engineer
• E-Learning Expert

In addition, you have access to numerous postgraduate and master's degree programmes in Germany and abroad.

The dual study programme in Web Development combines theory with practical work. Each semester, you will spend several days a week working with in your partner company, allowing you to apply your knowledge directly.

You will learn the basics of programming, computer architecture and UX/UI design. Practical projects in cooperation with companies prepare you for the professional world. Topics such as databases, networks, SEO and content marketing deepen your specialist knowledge.

Modules in software engineering, service design and cross-platform applications will prepare you for the digital future. The Bachelor's thesis and internship round off the programme.

There are different models for dual study programmes in Germany: our B.Sc. Web Development | dual is a so-called "practice-integrated dual study programme".

What exactly does that mean?

As a student, you can replace certain modules during your lecture period with practical work for a company. This gives you the opportunity to work for up to 18.5 hours per week and earn ECTS credit points for your studies at the same time!

What do I need to do?

You need a company based in the digital media industry that offers you a job in the field of web development. You document your activities in a written practical report. From a legal perspective, you retain the status of a full-time student, which is why the B.Sc. Web Development | dual is also suitable for non-EU citizens.

You negotiate the terms of your employment contract directly with the company. The salary level is not related to our tuition fees - these are independently transferred to SRH University.

How are my studies typically structured?

Our students often start the B.Sc. Web Development course full-time and later switch to the dual study model, e.g. in the 3rd or 4th semester, please note that the search for partner companies is usually done by you independently.

We are happy to provide support by individual arrangement, e.g. through letters of recommendation from professors, provided that you have demonstrated active participation in your studies and good academic performance as a student in the first semesters.

To apply for the dual Bachelor's programme in Web Development, 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.
• Proof of English
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport
• You will need a partner company before you start your studies - we are happy to assist you in finding one. If you are unable to find a partner company before the 1st semester, you can also always start in the full-time programme and switch to the dual programme later.

After applying and being admitted to the university, you can change to the dual programme at the beginning of each semester or, depending on your level of prior knowledge, you can already commence your studies in the dual programme. The partner companies select suitable candidates independently of the university and sign an employment contract (usually with 18.5 hours per week) with them. You can also suggest new partner companies for this purpose. We advise the partner companies to provide financial support for the students working for them. This means that either the tuition fees are paid by the company or that you receive a training salary.

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