MA Design for Art Direction at University of the Arts London

Programme overview

MA Design for Art Direction takes a holistic approach to the creative industries. Its multidisciplinary nature encourages working across sectors to produce campaigns that educate and innovate for commercial, cultural and non-profit sectors.

Faculty: London College of Communication | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Critical Perspectives and Research Methods (20 credits); Defining Design for Art Direction (40 credits); Specialist Practices for Art Direction (40 credits); Collaborative Unit (20 credits); Final Major Project (60 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:1 or first class in a relevant field (e.g. graphic design, photography, moving image, set design, curating, art practice), or equivalent qualifications or prior experiential learning. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,710 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition fee for the course as listed; correct for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 31,510 for the whole programme (2027/28). International tuition fee for the course as listed; correct for entry in 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/communication-and-graphic-design/postgraduate/ma-design-for-art-direction-lcc

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