Master of Applied Arts in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Master of Applied Arts in Graphic Design is an NQF level 9 postgraduate programme for designers holding a Bachelor of Design Honours in Visual Communication Design or equivalent. It develops conceptualisation, visualisation and presentation in specialised areas of graphic design and advertising, and is accredited under CESM code 0305067080.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design | Department: Department of Visual Communication Design | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Students undertake in-depth research, experimental design processes and personal investigation, culminating in an externally examined research project that combines theory and practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a Bachelor of Design Honours in Visual Communication Design or an equivalent qualification. DUT master's applicants apply through the Head of the offering department with a PG1 form and supporting documents; the department decides on admission based on the applications received, places and supervision capacity, and for master's candidates also assesses whether the proposed research topic is viable and can be supervised.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 - 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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