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Diploma of Communication Design
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A 12-month full-time Master of Arts in Communication Design taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Communication Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Explore and Experiment
- Collaborate & Challenge. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Designer
- Strategist
- Creative lead in agencies and in-house studios
Curriculum
- 12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Contextualise and Critique
- Explore and Experiment
- Collaborate & Challenge
- Evolve and Expand. Teaching and assessment details are given on the programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed related post-secondary credential (diploma or degree) for the field
- Programme-specific prerequisites such as a portfolio
- Demo reel or work experience
- English test proof.
Accepted academic background
Completed post-secondary credential related to the field (diploma or degree, Graphic Design for Communication Design, IT for Information Security, Or 1 year of relevant work experience), Engineering and Construction Technologies and Digital Film have their own prerequisites on the catalogue pages.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 78 (no component below 17
- Duolingo tests before 2026-01-20) or 4.0 (no component below 3.5
- PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Program-specific admission documents
- Financial evidence for the study permit
- Study permit documents after admission
- Portfolio or creative work samples.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Choose the program and apply early for the intended intake. Complete the online application and pay the international application fee. Submit academic records
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific documents. Accept the offer and pay the non-refundable international tuition deposit within the stated period. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and provincial attestation documentation. Apply for the study permit and complete registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,883 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $160 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Exchange District Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Design and Creative Arts |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 51 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Red River College Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
10 May 2027
177 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 10 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,883 CAD per year. The application fee is $160 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 78 (no component below 17, Duolingo tests before 2026-01-20) or 4.0 (no component below 3.5, PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21). A portfolio is required.