Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level.

You should be familiar with and capable of using the Adobe Creative Suite.

Portfolio

You will need to submit a portfolio containing a range of projects, including (if applicable) a selection of your professional work. Your portfolio should evidence creative problem-solving related to graphic design/communications disciplines, design process, and digital/practical making skills, and demonstrate your understanding of design theory in written annotations.

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

This course enables you to take command of your own design practice and theory interests, establishing personal lines of enquiry that will be developed and refined during the course’s study journey.

Designed for graphic design graduates, professionals and applicants repositioning their creative practice seeking to enhance their professional portfolio.
Broaden and deepen your understanding of contemporary graphic design and its future.
Develop your practice and research skills relevant to industry or for future graphic design academia.

Why you should study this course

This course aims to help you:

follow a focused line of enquiry, building on your skills and knowledge, and culminating in a final self-directed project
focus on digital and analogue media, with an emphasis on contemporary graphic design practices
focus on modern, relevant practices shaped by broader cultural debates within the graphic design field
get a practical, ideas-based curriculum encouraging you to develop a unique professional voice
get hands-on project-based learning that mirrors industry and professional creative team environments.

Collaborations

Endorsement by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

Coventry University and the RSA have collaborated on a module concerning social and ethical responsibility. You will be entitled to a 12-month fellowship of the RSA so you can access all RSA resources and platforms during your period of study. Once you have successfully passed the Professional Practice and Innovation module, you will receive an RSA digital credential.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.