Master of Design
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- We usually require a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a design-related discipline such as graphics
- illustration
- animation
- or digital media. You may also be considered if you have relevant experience and can demonstrate your suitability for the course
- Grade/entry criteria: Typically an honours degree 2:2 or above (e.g. MSc Computing) or equivalent
- varies by course
- some accept relevant work experience.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (range 6.0 to 7.0
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,000 - £19,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunderland campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Art and Design |
| Department | Art and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 |
| Scholarship note | International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £18,000 - £19,000 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (range 6.0 to 7.0. A portfolio is required.
International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

