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University of Central Lancashire
MA Graphic Design
University of Central Lancashire

MA Graphic Design

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Full time | Preston Campus 1 | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Graphic Design

Course Summary

On our MA Graphic Design (with optional Professional Placement) course you’ll have the opportunity to develop your own choice of personal topic(s) within the wide arena of visual communication. This will be guided by your research and support from your supervisor.The course is rooted in visual communication research, underpinned by theory, with an emphasis on enabling you to develop a very personal body of practical work. We’ll encourage you to generate a unique line of enquiry through developing new ideas and challenging traditional design boundaries. By the end of your programme, you should have generated a contemporary body of work that has advanced your skills to a professional level in preparation for your future in the creative industries.The course modules challenge you to advance your critical and creative thinking skills in graphic design, across both traditional and digital media, whether that involves getting to grips with established graphics disciplines like typography, editorial, branding and packaging, or working with digital tools to create concepts for moving image, websites, apps and other new media.

Modules

DE4401: Research Methodologies - Core
In this module, you'll develop your knowledge and application of theory to underpin practical investigations. Expand your research skills by conducting a review of relevant literature and in contextual reflection for developing and positioning your own practice.
DE4402: Research in Context - Core
DE4403: Reflective Practice - Core
DE4404: Experimental Practice - Core
DE4405: Specialist Practice - Core
DE4409: Graphic Design Advanced Practice - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits. Professional experience in the field of graphic design or a related art and design area.

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The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The university’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024). The university has a student and staff community of around 42,000 people from more...more

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