MA Visual Communication (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

This MA in visual communication adds an Advanced Practice internship to studio-based postgraduate study, integrating applied research in every module.

Duration: 20 months (September enrolment); 2 years (January) | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Critical and Speculative Contexts, Design Direction, Integrated Practice, Specialist Approaches and a Masters Project, plus an Advanced Practice module addressing real-world business problems.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as freelance designers, creative entrepreneurs, designer makers or creative directors, or continue to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2.2 UK honours degree or equivalent, with arts, design or other creative subjects accepted; relevant experience or equivalent qualifications are also considered. Applicants may be asked to present a portfolio. Applicants with a degree awarded outside the UK must meet the university's minimum English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Per year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 20 months (September enrolment); 2 years (January)

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