Course summary
The programme aims to furnish students with the research skills and methods for stimulating innovative design practices through a combination of tutorials, seminars, workshops, and autonomous design and research projects. In doing so, it equips graduates with the practical and intellectual skills required to deploy design practices within a variety of social, economic and technological contexts and transform the experiences of those who utilise, interact with, or depend upon designed artefacts and services. The emphasis of the programme rationale is on the contemporary practices of visual communication, underpinned by theoretical research, and the social, technological and economic contexts of contemporary design practices.
Modules
Core research skills for postgraduates; design theory; studio practice; elective, chosen from the broad menu available at GSA; critical reflective journal.
Assessment method
Coursework, essays, practical design projects. Formative assessments take place at key points throughout the year with summative assessments at the end of each academic year.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
A good related degree is required. IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each component) if overseas.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £22679* | Year 1 |
| England | £8820* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8820* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8820* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £22679* | Year 1 |
| International | £22679* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
EU Students with Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK may be eligible for Home Fees. A full fee assessment will be made upon receipt of a completed application.
Provider information
Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G3 6RQ