MA Graphic Design
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
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ABOUT
MA Graphic Design (Online)
Why choose Herts?
- Employment Prospects: Graduates work in art, digital, and design jobs with leading design companies. Many are also practicing as freelancers supplying independent design services to clients.
- Teaching Excellence: During this project-based course you will practice contemporary graphic design and be taught by tutors with extensive high-level commercial experience.
- Industry-Focused Course Content: You’ll explore the social, global, and cultural value of how our work creates meaning and impact in products and other entities in every environment.
- Entry requirements and key information
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
- an undergraduate degree in the classification of 2:2 or above is mandatory. In exceptional circumstances, students may be taken onto the programme with alternative qualifications and experience
- all applicants are required to submit a portfolio in support of their application. This visual portfolio that must contain a selection of images of finished designs, images of sketchbook work and images that shows the design development process and research in the area of intended study
- all international students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English language competence. This can be through previous study in English, but we often require specific performance in English tests. All undergraduates must be able to prove a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in every component or equivalent.
Supporting documents required
- a link to your online portfolio containing about 10 projects with annotations (see portfolio requirements)
- a substantial personal statement about why you want to study this programme, what you hope to gain from the course and where you see your future development taking you (career or creative practice). Please refer to practitioners who inspire you and the kind of practice that you hope to focus on during your studies
- copies of the front and back of your undergraduate degree transcript and certificate
- curriculum vitae
- English Language qualification certificate (you should have a score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band if presenting an IELTS test)
- a copy of the photo page of your passport
- two academic or professional references.
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Careers
This course prepares you for many diverse opportunities in the design industry. Graphic design is an essential part of all written and visual communication, from traditional areas such as print and packaging through to new areas such as UX design and experience design. Through an in-depth examination of what design is and how it can facilitate and change understanding you will gain the valuable transferable skills that current design practice requires.
About the course
Foster your creativity and enhance your employment opportunities by joining MA Graphic Design The aim of this postgraduate programme is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to practice at an advanced level. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design. You’ll develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field. Senior research staff and internationally renowned practitioners work with postgraduate students, helping you to develop original and challenging work. Our staff are experienced in research and professional practice, and you’ll also benefit from contributions from visiting designers and professionals, as well as from involvement with our international exhibitions programme. Every step of the way, you’ll develop your imaginative, creative and technical potential as a graphic designer. We’ll invite you to examine a range of media in the fields of graphic design. For example, the role of image-making in new and traditional media, and graphic designers’ relationships with fine art and digital media. We’ll give you an opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the use of narrative storytelling. You’ll discover its relationship to graphic design, as well as illustrative conventions in children’s and adult literature, comics and other media. We’ll encourage you to develop the entrepreneurial and commercial skills you’ll need to develop your work to its full potential. You’ll gain the practical and intellectual skills to thrive as a practicing artist. By working alongside artists and designers on other postgraduate courses you’ll explore the possibilities for the graphic designer of today, questioning conventions and refining the direction of your practice. Find more information about how to apply, funding and how online study works.Why choose this course?
- You want to develop your professional skills as a graphic designer
- You’re excited to work with design professionals of international standing
- You’re looking forward to working in professional and industrial contexts
- You want to develop research skills that are vital for industry success
- You want to learn entirely via distance learning.
What will I study?
This course is designed to help you develop your practice and give you the skills recovery to further your career in industry both in the UK and abroad. The course includes practice based modules where you will explore and develop your work as a graphic designer. It also contains course or research skills, entrepreneurialism and professional practice. The final part of the course enables you to complete a major project.Course length
- Part-time, 2 years
- Level 7
Module Credits Compulsory/optional Research and Enquiry (Online) 15 Credits Compulsory Creative Economies (Online) 15 Credits Compulsory Discourse and Reflection (Online) 30 Credits Compulsory Practice 1: Art and Design (Online) 30 Credits Compulsory Practice 2: Art and Design (Online) 30 Credits Compulsory Major Study: Graphic Design (Online) 60 Credits Compulsory
Further course information
Course fact sheets | |
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MA Graphic Design (Online) | Download |
Programme specifications | |
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MA Art and Design (Graphic Design) – Online | Download |
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Sandwich placement or study abroad year | n/a |
Applications open to international and EU students | Yes |
Student experience
Fees 2022
UK Students
Part time
- £800 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Part time
- £800 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Part time
- £800 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
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