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MA Graphic Design (Online)

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    MA 2 years part-time – online

Course Description

Foster your creativity and enhance your employment opportunities by joining MA Graphic Design The aim of this postgraduate programme is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to practice at an advanced level. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design. You’ll develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.

Senior research staff and internationally renowned practitioners work with postgraduate students, helping you to develop original and challenging work. Our staff are experienced in research and professional practice, and you’ll also benefit from contributions from visiting designers and professionals, as well as from involvement with our international exhibitions programme.

Every step of the way, you’ll develop your imaginative, creative and technical potential as a graphic designer. We’ll invite you to examine a range of media in the fields of graphic design. For example, the role of image-making in new and traditional media, and graphic designers’ relationships with fine art and digital media.

Why choose this course?

  • You want to develop your professional skills as a graphic designer
  • You’re excited to work with design professionals of international standing
  • You’re looking forward to working in professional and industrial contexts
  • You want to develop research skills that are vital for industry success
  • You want to learn entirely via distance learning.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

  • an undergraduate degree in the classification of 2:2 or above is mandatory. In exceptional circumstances, students may be taken onto the programme with alternative qualifications and experience
  • all applicants are required to submit a portfolio in support of their application. This visual portfolio that must contain a selection of images of finished designs, images of sketchbook work and images that shows the design development process and research in the area of intended study
  • all international students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English language competence. This can be through previous study in English, but we often require specific performance in English tests. All undergraduates must be able to prove a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in every component or equivalent.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

This course prepares you for many diverse opportunities in the design industry. Graphic design is an essential part of all written and visual communication, from traditional areas such as print and packaging through to new areas such as UX design and experience design. Through an in-depth examination of what design is and how it can facilitate and change understanding you will gain the valuable transferable skills that current design practice requires.

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