Graphic Design, MA

This course is completely tailored towards your requirements, to further your Art and Design education. You will focus on an area of study that interests you, giving you the freedom and flexibility to explore, research and develop your own practice.

Your course of study will be very personal, based on the research, development and production of a major project, which will be proposed by you. We will provide creative expertise and you'll have an academic supervisor to support and guide you throughout your studies and chosen project.

You will also benefit from a collaborative learning programme, including cross-community projects, guest lectures and workshops run by visiting professional from the creative industries.

Study routes

You can study this course:

• full-time over one year
• part-time over two years as MA Graphic Design by Registered Project.

Our MA by Registered Project is a flexible route that can be adapted to your individual studying needs.

Scholarships

The School of Art & Design is offering a number of scholarships for full-time Masters study. To find out more visit our Postgraduate Scholarships webpage.

Term dates

This course runs for a complete calendar year. For more details take a look at our Art and Design postgraduate term dates.

Any questions?

Contact our postgraduate team by email or telephone +44 (0)115 848 8434.

This course offers the opportunity for new thought, creativity and innovation in design.

It provides the opportunity to explore and understand the relationship between design and contemporary society and to establish your own position within this exciting and dynamic arena.

By researching, analysing, critiquing and evaluating your ideas and working methods you will gain a thorough understanding of current thinking and practice in design and communication practices. You will then be able to apply this to your own independent design project, and record in a reflective journal.

What will you study?

Course content is based around your individual project. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are structured around three modules:

Module One: Research and Context
You will develop a project plan and a professional learning agreement with your tutor to establish the overall aims of your Masters degree project. Lectures, seminars and specialised subject-based workshops are delivered throughout this module.

Module Two: Project Development
You will refine and focus on your project through more specialised study, individual activities and subject-specific events.

Module Three: Project Realisation and Presentation
You'll focus on independent working towards the final part of your MA project.

How will you study?

Our full-time Masters courses provide regular tutorials with a subject specialist supervisor. You will also have lectures, seminars, workshops, field-trips, special events and collaborative projects - the mix will be defined by, and relevant to, your individual course. The remainder of your time is spent researching and developing your individual project.

Feedback and assessment

You will receive feedback regularly at tutorials, and you will receive progress reports at the end of the first two modules. At the end of the third module you will receive your final grade.

Assessment is on your work to date at the end of each module. At the end of each module you will make a short presentation and hand in your work for assessment, including your reflective journal or other written work as required.