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Graphic Design (Taught)

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
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Course summary

Overview
This MA Graphic Design course will deepen your understanding of graphic design and its associated disciplines and skills.

You'll explore different design methodologies – such as typography and publication design – and apply them to ‘real-world’ situations. You'll channel your design skills while creating professional links in various creative industries and communities.

This Master’s in Graphic Design will provide you with the expertise and support you need to develop your practice, sharpen your skills and grow your career in graphic design and other creative industries: opening up possibilities for future employment and entrepreneurship when you graduate.

If you’re an ambitious, intellectually curious creative looking to develop your work to meet the ever-changing demands of the creative industries, then our Graphic Design Master’s course is for you.

Eligibility
This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

Course highlights

  • Produce inspiring graphic design, utilising our specialist workshops – including facilities for screen printing, etching and letterpress, laser cutting, dye sublimation printing and digital fabric printing, and the latest professional software and equipment employed by professionals in the industry

  • Engage in strong critical dialogue with peers and academic staff in relation to your work

  • Strengthen your understanding of graphic design through an in-depth, research-focused approach, which will help you to develop your confidence and bring creativity to your practical work

  • Hear from inspirational guest speakers from the world of design

  • Plan and produce a personal project to showcase your skills

Modules

Course Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year

• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams

• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-graphic-design#modules

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in graphic design or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application.
Portfolio
All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT)91 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
PTE AcademicAn overall score of 65 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Advanced (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 162.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Postgraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.

For further fee information please see the corresponding University of Portsmouth course page or visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

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