MA Graphic Communication Design at University of West London

Programme overview

Our Graphic Communication Design masters is a career‑focused creative practice course for both designers wishing to expand their current practice and those looking to enter the discipline from other creative fields. If you want a future in design but don’t want to be boxed in, this graphic design masters – rooted in exploration, critical thinking and emerging technologies – gives you the space to push your creative practice to the next level. You will develop a combination of studio practice, technological awareness, design theory, research and entrepreneurial skills relevant to contemporary graphic design.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MA Graphic Communication Design masters has been developed in consultation with industry and academic experts from both national and international design backgrounds. The course offers in-depth knowledge and a systematic understanding of practical, technical and conceptual industry-relevant skills needed to work towards advanced careers within the field of graphic design. Modules include: Research for the Creative Industries; Contexts of Graphic Communication; Collaborative Design Practice for Social Change; Design Strategy; Creative Entrepreneurship through Venture Making; Masters Project or Dissertation; Branding; Typographic Communication.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of our Graphic Communication Design masters, graduates will be ready for a range of careers and diverse opportunities. You may also progress to study towards a PhD at the London School of Film, Media and Design. Job roles include: graphic designer; art director; creative director; design strategist; UI/UX designer; experiential designer; experience designer; production designer for TV, film or theatre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. Applicants with a degree in a non-creative subject may be considered on the basis of their portfolio if they can demonstrate critical knowledge of the subject area and the potential to develop their practical and critical abilities through academic study. To apply for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio or work samples, along with your CV and a personal statement: Portfolio or work samples. As applicants come from diverse fields, we don’t define an ideal portfolio. However, your work should show an aptitude for design. If you don’t have professional experience, or are coming to this course from undergraduate studies directly, you can show student projects or personal creative outputs. In all cases, please include short captions and design rationale behind your ideas and some evidence of the working process to show research and creative development. We accept a wide range of formats and methods for the submission of the portfolio. Please feel free to get in touch with the course team if you have any doubts or questions. CV and personal statement. Your application form must be supported by the following two documents: Curriculum vitae (CV): A CV to include your full education and any employment history. This is also applicable to students coming straight from an undergraduate degree. It is not a requirement to have work experience to apply for this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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