Communication Design (Taught)

Course summary

Work in a studio environment to hone your communication of meaningful ideas. On this progressive, interdisciplinary Communication Design MA, you’ll develop your individual critical voice in preparation for a range of careers in the creative industries. You’ll stay current by engaging with projects and insights supplied by leading global ‘provocateurs’ from design and the broader arts fields, including writers, scientists, artists, curators and musicians. Through frequent industry-focused projects and guidance by expert tutors, you’ll be equipped with the practical skills and philosophical means to not only carve your path in a rapidly changing media world, but to challenge it from within. You will: Be inspired by a purpose-built environment which mirrors leading contemporary design studios Have the opportunity to go on study trips and attend lectures by award-winning designers, practitioners and agencies, which have included Lewis Moberly, Pentagram, Superunion, Trapped in Suburbia, Visual Editions, Wiedemann Lampe and Wolfe Hall Develop interdisciplinary creative skills and a portfolio relevant to multiple sectors, including graphic, service, publication, exhibition and UX design, branding, art direction and copywriting Hone your research skills for in-depth, critical engagement with a given subject

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and an demonstrable interest in the subject. We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APEL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 .