MA Visual Communication at Solent University

Be part of the future of visual communication and influence the creative industry. This MA is ideal if you have a creative eye for design and are keen to refine your practice. This intensive master’s degree helps students to improve their creative skills and build a solid understanding of academic theories that shape visual communication practices. The curriculum covers the latest innovations in visual practice, examining the way technological and cultural changes contributed to contemporary academic thinking and vice versa.

Faculty: Art and design  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years part-time (distance learning)  |  Study mode: full-time (distance learning option)  |  Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry)  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Visual Communication Practice, Digital Media, Professional Practice, Master's Project Development and Proposal, Master's Project.

Career pathways

This MA delivers the skills you’ll need for a wide range of creative careers  and you'll be encouraged to create work for your professional portfolio. Students on the course come from a range of disciplines including graphic design, make-up and hair design, fine art, photography, computer games design, film, marketing. Roles include: Design and communications executive, Freelance photographer, Graphic communication leader, Communications officer, Arts facilitator, Creative artworker, Freelance illustrator, Freelance graphic designer.

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