MA Visual Communication at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Shape the future of visual storytelling with an MA in Visual Communication, mastering creative skills and emerging technologies while collaborating on real-world projects to craft impactful, cross-platform narratives. The MA in Visual Communication is a unique interdisciplinary programme with a strong focus on enhancing and advancing your creative practice. This year-long course is delivered through three dynamic and interconnected modules: Exploratory Practice, Contextual Practice and Professional Practice.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 / May 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 / May 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Contextual Practice; Exploratory practice; Professional Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in visual communication, graphic design, illustration, or another relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Applicants without a relevant subject will be asked to submit an online portfolio in support of their application. September 2027 / January 2028 / May 2028 start. UK qualifications. English language: IELTS band 6.0 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £9,700 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £17,900 Source

Intake: January 2027 / May 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 / May 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-visual-communication

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