Graphic Design

You will normally have a minimum 2:2 UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design or Illustration or a related subject and you may need to submit a portfolio.

Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 and no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Find out about English language requirements.

If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.

MA Graphic Design is designed to progressively develop your expertise as a creative practitioner. The course will advance your knowledge, skills and specialism within the field of visual communication. The curriculum builds your knowledge and skills in a structured and cumulative way. Early modules lay the foundation with core design principles and essential research methods.

As you progress, intermediate modules expand your skills in analysis, critical dialogue, and interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging you to question traditional design practices. In advanced stages, you will integrate theory, practice, research, entrepreneurship and innovation. This will culminate in a practice-led investigation which challenges you to apply your learning to real-world design challenges.

Each stage of the programme builds on the last, ensuring a coherent development of your conceptual, technical and strategic skills while. fuelling your personal passion for exploring the possibilities within the visual realm of text and image.

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