Graphic Design MA
University of Central Lancashire
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On our MA Graphic Design (with optional Professional Placement) course youll have the opportunity to develop your own choice of personal topic(s) within the wide arena of visual communication. This will be guided by your research and support from your supervisor.The course is rooted in visual communication research, underpinned by theory, with an emphasis on enabling you to develop a very personal body of practical work. Well encourage you to generate a unique line of enquiry through developing ...Read more

On our MA Graphic Design (with optional Professional Placement) course youll have the opportunity to develop your own choice of personal topic(s) within the wide arena of visual communication. This will be guided by your research and support from your supervisor.The course is rooted in visual communication research, underpinned by theory, with an emphasis on enabling you to develop a very personal body of practical work. Well encourage you to generate a unique line of enquiry through developing new ideas and challenging traditional design boundaries. By the end of your programme, you should have generated a contemporary body of work that has advanced your skills to a professional level in preparation for your future in the creative industries.The course modules challenge you to advance your critical and creative thinking skills in graphic design, across both traditional and digital media, whether that involves getting to grips with established graphics disciplines like typography, editorial, branding and packaging, or working with digital tools to create concepts for moving image, websites, apps and other new media.

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26/101
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45th
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87th
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Hrishave
21 Jan 24

The University of Central Lancashire is a great place to study because it offers diverse programs and has a supportive faculty. It could be improved by providing more research..Read more

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Keira
12 Jan 24

Affordable accommodation, wide range of facilities including a library that’s open 24/7, amazing support, could be improved by sorting out the creative cloud for students who need..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits. Professional experience in the field of graphic design or a related art and design area.

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£9,450 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Hrishave
21 Jan 24
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
The University of Central Lancashire is a great place to study because it offers diverse programs and has a supportive faculty. It could be improved by providing more research...
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Keira
12 Jan 24
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Affordable accommodation, wide range of facilities including a library that’s open 24/7, amazing support, could be improved by sorting out the creative cloud for students who need...
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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