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Full time | Norwich University of the Arts | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Communication Design

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Get to the heart of how design shapes our understanding of issues, our environment and each other on our practice-led MA Communication Design Master’s degree course.

As you grow your expertise in critical aspects of communication design you’ll have the chance to explore areas including graphic design, graphic communication, illustration, information design, interactive communication, multimedia and typography.

Refine your communication design skills

From moving image and sound to questions of brand management and publishing, you’ll stretch your skills and ambition as a postgraduate student. As you develop your own voice and practice through experimentation, you’ll also have the chance to critically examine key design and communication issues such as sustainability, new technology, new audiences and markets, inclusivity and ethics.

Design expertise

Norwich University of the Arts is a centre of design expertise, with students and graduates winning competitions of national and international import, including coveted D&AD Pencils and the RSA Howarth Award. Graduates of our MA Communication Design Master’s degree can be found leading global agencies.

Your own career prospects will be greatly enhanced by having the chance to research, test and communicate your design ideas in professional and ‘real world’ contexts – all under expert tuition and making use of industry standard resources.

Graduates work in a broad range of careers including

  • Graphic/Web Design
  • Art Directing
  • Brand Strategy/Design
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Design Consultancy
  • Editorial Design
  • Marketing
  • Packaging Design
  • Advertising
  • Studio Management
  • Teaching/Lecturing
  • Research/PhD Study

Modules

Core Practice & Context (60 Credits) - Core
Collaborative Challenge (30 Credits) - Core
Project Preparation & Development (30 Credits) - Core
Major Project (60 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,000

Entry requirements

Applicants for postgraduate study should achieve a BA (Hons) or BSc Degree with a 2:1 or equivalent (between 60-70% depending on the country) for entry into our postgraduate programmes. Ideally your undergraduate degree would be in a subject related to your proposed course of study or you would have relevant experience.

University information

Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist institution in East Anglia which delivers an innovative and creatively driven portfolio of postgraduate degree courses spanning architecture, art, design, textiles and research. Established in 1845, the University’s inclusive and diverse education platform has steadily developed a reputation for success. Students benefit from a practical approach to tuition with a variety of opportunities to...more

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