University of Portsmouth

Program Information

Degree Offered

MA Graphic Design

Format: Campus

Program Description:

This course allows you to extend your understanding and skills related to designed visual communication and professionalise your approach to graphic design – whether practical or theoretical in terms of engagement.

You will identify and explore an in-depth, research-driven project through a range of possible design methodologies including:
• typography
• information design
• publication design
• digital-based media

Historical, contemporary and theoretical contextual discourses constitute an essential role within the development of the work, alongside the challenging of conventional attitudes towards design.

You are encouraged to firmly ground your developments within a professional context by testing and applying your work in 'real world' situations and scenarios – creating links with industry and the professional design community. This will also open future possibilities for employment and entrepreneurship on graduating from the course.

Accreditation:

1 Year (Full Time); 2 Years (Part-Time)

Eligibility Requirements:

An upper second-class bachelors degree in graphic design or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Applications with equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered. All applications should be supported by a portfolio of original recent work, showing 10 to 20 items of graphic design. Evidence of one sketchbook/research folder is also required. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

International Student Requirements:

Dominantly English-speaking applicants have no requirements. For all other applicants – IELTS score: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes