We believe that the most effective way to learn is not by passively absorbing selected facts and ready-made content to reproduce for the next exam. That’s where curiosity-driven education comes into play. As part of an interdisciplinary learning experience, many modules offered by one of our three programs are also credited towards the other two.
Software engineers solve real-world problems by crafting code in a multitude of environments, disciplines and languages – on their own and in teams.
Interaction designers use technology to identify user needs and then design, engineer and validate corresponding user interfaces and experiences.
Product managers develop strategies and concepts for digital products, coordinate their development, analyze and validate ideas and help them grow.
Science, Technology and Society
We want CODE to be a place where we reflect on technology and design. Our Science, Technology and Society Programme – short STS – provides all students with the opportunity to explore great ideas and express themselves beyond their field of study. STS tries to make you more creative, and prepare you for the responsibility that comes with working at the heart of many current social changes.
At CODE we are not especially keen on handing out marks and grades, since we think that there are far better ways to document the skills and knowledge you possess.
That is why we are developing a special Competence Framework for our study programs. This framework encompasses the main competencies you can acquire while studying at CODE. Each competency is structured with different proficiency levels, with each level building on and incorporating the levels beneath.
At level zero you will not have any proficiency, while the last level represents the proficiency we expect from a bachelor’s student at the time of their final exam.
All proficiency levels are aligned with the European Qualification Framework (EQF).
But first we want to find out what competencies you already have. Although we don’t demand it, we are sure that many of our applicants already have significant programming, design or product management skills, knowledge, and experience. Our goal is to make them tangible and document them in your Individual Competence Profile. This profile will be the cornerstone of your learning experience and represent your advancements and successes in a more meaningful way than any collection of grades.
A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.Grace Hopper
Application DeadlineWinter semester 2020: Mid of July 2020
Winter semester 2021: Mid of July 2021
Prerequisites for studyGeneral or restricted university admission qualification or access without university admission qualification (Abitur) in accordance with section 11 of the Berlin Higher Education Act
Specific entrance requirements?No Numerus clausus
Standard time for completing course6 semesters
Orientation semesterIn the first semester, you will learn skills from all 3 programs. Afterwards you can decide which program you like best.
Decision for study programBased on the experience in your orientation semester you can make a truly informed decision about which study program to choose.
Core semestersEach Core semester will give you the opportunity to acquire new skills, master key concepts and gain state-of-the-art expert knowledge.
Synthesis semesterIn your last semester we will challenge you to apply all the skills and competencies you have acquired during your time at CODE.
Semester datesWinter semester: July 1 to December 31
Summer semester: January 1 to June 30
Project phasesFor the winter semester: September 1 to December 31
For the summer semester: January 1 to April 30
BreaksLast week of December to the last week of January
May 30 to August 31
(pre-program courses start at the beginning of August)
DegreeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)