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Master of Graphic Communication Design
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year full-time honours top-up degree in graphic and visual communication design, Awarded by the University of Northampton, UK.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Graphic Communication Design. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Art director
- Editorial designer
- Illustrator
- Typographer
- UI/UX designer
- Brand and packaging designer
- Creative director
Curriculum
- One-year
- 180-credit top-up awarded by the University of Northampton. Three modules: Preparing for Industry
- Professional Portfolio and Major Project. Full-time study
- Entered in January or July after an Advanced Diploma or related qualification.
Entry requirements
Academic
- You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training
- Normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (usually 2:2 or above, Subject-related for some courses) or equivalent professional qualification with experience, Level 6 qualifications at the same level as UK applicants
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,750 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | London School of Film, Media and Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,750 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing, IELTS 6.5. A portfolio is required.