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Master of Graphic Design and Visual Communication
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Design degree covering visual communication, Layout, Motion and interface design.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Graphic Design and Visual Communication can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Junior art director
- Screen designer
- App designer
- UX designer
- Communication designer
- Project manager
- Freelance or junior designer in design studios
- Advertising agencies and marketing departments
Curriculum
- Six-semester full-time course with a six-month mandatory internship. Beyond shared media and business foundations
- Modules cover design process and creativity
- Colour and composition
- Photography
- Film and post-production
- Layout
- Pre-press
- Motion design
- Interface and interaction design
- And project workshops.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry requirement on the programme page: 2:1 UK honours degree or international equivalent (country equivalents listed on the page)
- Portfolio required.
- UK 2:2 honours (about 50-55%) at 42 programmes
- 2:1 or 2:1+ (60-65%) at 26 programmes
- MBA: 2:2 plus three years management experience
- Country equivalents on each course page and https://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/apply/entry-requirements/postgraduate/.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (UK honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Some programmes need a portfolio, Writing sample or work experience, One academic reference and transcript.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Portfolio (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £31,750 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Graphic Design and Visual Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Aug 2027
283 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 23 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £31,750 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading). A portfolio is required.