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Communication Design at Glasgow School of Art - UCAS

Glasgow School of Art

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: University of Glasgow

Communication Design (Taught)

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Course summary

The programme is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to definitions of broad design practices; it is also committed to the acquisition of principles within design theory relating to educational and commercial contexts; the programme provides rigorous methods for the interrogation of visual and textual research, positing questions relating to the role of the designer in society, and fundamental questions regarding personal and social responsibility.

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

Good degree in a relevant area plus portfolio of work. IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each component)


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.
Communication Design at Glasgow School of Art - UCAS