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MDes - Master of Design
Glasgow School of Art
Full Time
SEP-25
24 months
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MDes - Master of Design
Glasgow School of Art
Full Time
SEP-25
24 months
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Programme Overview
The Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design is a two year programme delivered by the Department of Communication Design at Glasgow School of Art. The programme is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to definitions of broad design practices. It is also committed to the acquisition of principles within design theory relating to educational and commercial contexts. The programme provides rigorous methods for the interrogation of visual and textual research, positing questions relating to the role of the designer in society, and fundamental questions regarding personal and social responsibility.
The programme aims to:
Assessment
Coursework, essays, practical design projects. Formative assessments take place at key points throughout the year with summative assessments at the end of each academic year.
Graduate Destinations
Graduates from the GSA's department of Communication Design have gone on to work with Pentagram, Graphic Thought Facility, Studio Fernando Gutiérrez, Lust, O-SB, Weiden + Kennedy, Lewis Moberly, BBC, Stand, ISO, or succeed in freelance practice, working in publishing, editorial, film and TV. Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.
All applicants should normally have a good honours degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional practice. The admissions requirements for the MDes in Communication Design programme are: A fully completed application form, including two references; Submission of a 500-word written text outlining personal motivation for undertaking postgraduate study, and specific reasons for applying to the programme; Submission of a portfolio of work (20-30 images, at 300 dpi, with an accompanying image list). Demonstration of critical awareness at interview (if conducted).
Students living in
Domestic
£9,700 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£9,700 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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