MA Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

With an emphasis on research and problem-solving, our masters in Graphic Design course at UCA Farnham will give you, as a graphic designer, the tools and confidence to develop your practice as a skilled professional communicator. Our priority on this Ma Graphic Design is to ensure that your work comes from a place of informed and independent research and that you master your own unique style and visual language within graphic design. Taught at UCA Farnham.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Graphic Design supports you to develop analytic, creative and technical skills and competencies, rigorous research methods and a critical, collaborative approach. The course is based in dedicated studios and taught through broad projects that connect you with other students or partners in industry and wider society — helping you to build essential professional skills of team working and project management, as well as a socially and environmentally relevant portfolio.

Career pathways

You'll benefit from well-established industry links with corporate, media, cultural and creative organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. For this course we will need to see your portfolio for review, for more details please see the portfolio requirements section. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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