UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
MA Graphic Design Communication
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
15 mo
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- Practice-led courseFocus on practical work underpinned by critical research and experimentation.
- Critical Design PracticesExploration of new theories and practices responding to shifting contexts and diverse communities.
- Professional DevelopmentEnhance your graphic design practice through making, writing, and presentation for specialist design futures.
- Ethical FocusExplore climate, social, and racial justice in relation to creative practice.
- Expert Tutors and PractitionersLearn from industry experts and researchers.
- Industry ExperienceOpportunities for public events, community projects, and dissemination of work.
The MA Graphic Design Communication at Camberwell College of Arts offers a broad and diverse approach to design thinking and practice. This master's program encourages you to shape engaging and imaginative design solutions by exploring various materials, media, technologies, and systems of public engagement. Rooted in pluralistic perspectives and global debates, the course examines graphic design's role in social engagement and activism, recognizing its power to influence public discourse and drive change. You will develop adaptability and resilience to address complex and evolving realities, seeking to foster better relationships between materials, environments, systems, technologies, and languages in thoughtful ways. The program provides a dynamic environment for study, practice, and critical exchange, introducing key debates, research methods, and critical design practices to help you synthesize research topics like cultures, environments, and non-human ecologies. Your design practice will evolve through experimentation and testing in response to design challenges and personal research, equipping you to create impactful visual communication addressing significant social issues.
Curriculum
The MA Graphic Design Communication course is structured around units designed to build your research and practical skills progressively. The curriculum includes a blend of critical debates, design methodologies, and practical application, culminating in a significant final project.
- Year 1 (Part-time study is not available for this course, this is a full-time 15-month program)
- Design methods and critical practices
- Emergent design
- Situated design
Careers
The MA Graphic Design Communication aims to develop your professional profile as a designer, equipping you for diverse career paths in the creative sector. The course encourages international and culturally diverse perspectives, preparing you for the evolving landscape of the creative industries.
- Graphic Designer
- Communication Designer
- Brand Strategist
- Information Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Creative Director
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeA UK undergraduate degree in graphic design or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification from an international institution.
Applicants are expected to have a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant design experience and potential. Consideration will be given to equivalent qualifications and experience.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not accepting international applications for 2026/27 entry.
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