Program Overview
The Lighting Design at Wismar University - WINGS is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 30 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Lighting Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: EUR 3,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Lighting Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design Criteria
- Lighting Applications and Sustainability
- Daylighting
- Artificial Lighting
- Design Project I: Conceptual Lighting Design
- Design Methods 1: Basics
- Design Criteria
- Lighting Applications and Sustainability
- Daylighting
- Artificial Lighting
- Design Project I: Conceptual Lighting Design
- Design Methods 1: Basics
- Strategic Management
- Project Management
- Design Project II: Detailed Lighting Design
- Design Project III: Selected Lighting Design Principles
- Design Methods 2: Visualisation and Calculation
- Design and Economics
- Project Management
- Design Project II: Detailed Lighting Design
- Design Project III: Selected Lighting Design Principles
- Design Methods 3: Branding and Marketing
- Thesis Seminar
- Master´s Thesis and Colloquium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The professional Master in Architectural Lighting and Design Management is a further education programme. To be admitted into our programme you need to meet the following requirements:
- academic degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) in a related field of study (architecture, interior design, design or electrical engineering) obtained from a national or international university, and
- at least one year of professional work experience within the related field after completing your first academic degree
Exception
If the first academic degree is not related to the field of study, the approval to study can only be given with proof of professional work experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wismar University - WINGS directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universidad Maya de las Américas
Universidad Maya de las Américas
Cancún, Mexico
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University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 30 months
