MA Digital and Visual Communications - Photography
University of Wolverhampton
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Why choose this course?Are you a designer, artist, photographer or maker that relishes a challenge? If so, studying MA Digital and Visual Communications at the University of Wolverhampton will help enhance your career prospects and creative potential.The course attracts students from a wide range of disciplines including (but not limited to):Graphic Design.Advertising Design.Illustration.Photography.Animation.Computer Games Design.Multimedia Design.The combination of international and UK ...Read more

Why choose this course?

Are you a designer, artist, photographer or maker that relishes a challenge? If so, studying MA Digital and Visual Communications at the University of Wolverhampton will help enhance your career prospects and creative potential.

The course attracts students from a wide range of disciplines including (but not limited to):

Graphic Design.

Advertising Design.

Illustration.

Photography.

Animation.

Computer Games Design.

Multimedia Design.

The combination of international and UK students on the course creates a dynamic environment where you can advance your creative practice and build a greater appreciation of visual communications theory.

The course helps students to develop their creative design abilities while also gaining knowledge essential for a career in the competitive marketplace of international visual communications.

What happens on the course?

The course provides an opportunity to develop your creative practice, enhance your portfolio of practical work and explore a broad range of digital and visual communication theory.

Typical modules on the course include:

Creative Methodologies in Context.

Experimentation in Digital and Visual Communications Practice.

Developmental Processes in Digital and Visual Communications Practice.

Contemporary Contexts in Digital and Visual Communications.

Realisation in Digital and Visual Communications.

MA Show

On completion of the course, students have an opportunity to exhibit their final major project as part of the MA Show providing a great culmination to their studies. We are currently partnering with Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the New Art Gallery Walsall in hosting our MA Degree Shows.

How will I be assessed?

Portfolio of practical work, presentation, essays and coursework.

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80/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th

Modules

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Entry requirements

You should have a good Honours Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Tuition fees

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£8,815 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,950 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,950 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

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University of Wolverhampton
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Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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