Kingston University - postgraduate open day event
24 Jun 2026, 16:00
Kingston upon Thames
Reasons to choose Kingston
Your research will be informed by critical thinking, experimental formats and technologies, speculative design and public exhibitions.
You will collaborate with students from other design-based MA courses, benefitting from interdisciplinary methods and ways of working.
You will visit studios, work on live projects with local communities and take part in competitions.
About this course
The course is taught by design practitioners and researchers, and enriched by national and international visiting tutors from a range of creative industries in an
expanded mode of design. You will explore the role of graphic design as a tool through which to critically investigate current issues and contemporary visual
culture, society, politics, identity, information, education, and technology. Your position as a designer will also be explored through design practice and theory.
You will develop your practice with specialist support through adaptable ‘Platform’ groups such as SociallyEngaged Design, Visual Identity and Branding, Language and Publishing, and Interactive Design. These groups provide a lens through which to respond to briefs in each module, and develop your own research methods and practice through an Expanded Research Project.
Example modules
Designing Research
Creative Futures
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Example modules: Designing Research; Creative Futures. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Applicants should have a 2:2 or above honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in graphic design or a related creative arts subject, such as moving image, graphic communication, illustration, 3D design, advertising, photography, packaging, computer-related design, architecture or fine art.
We also welcome applicants with relevant experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and intellectual achievement needed to undertake the course.
A portfolio is required for this course and further information will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
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.
Our September 2027 postgraduate tuition fees are currently under review. You can view our current cycle fees via the link provided, which will give an indication of expected pricing for the next intake.
Please note that any offer letter issued will confirm the final tuition fee for your chosen course.
We recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.
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