- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Communication & Media Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
MA Communication Design is the study of information and interface design. This course is research driven and combines creativity, critical analysis of contemporary media, with knowledge of the latest methodologies and tools. A focus on digital media practice and theory sets this course apart from traditional communication design courses, preparing you for an exciting career in a range of design roles. We’ll encourage you to explore systems for the making and communication of text and image while you redefine your own practice through various media formats of experimental publishing and interaction design. This course is for recent graduates or those with professional experience who wish to extend their creative skills and design knowledge into hybrid publishing, user experience design, and design research. The core curriculum is practice based, supported by workshops, lectures and both individual and group tutorials. In our modern, well-equipped studios you’ll learn how to develop effe
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: art, design, media or a communication subject |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0
Fees
International students: £28,700 per year
UK students: £10,000 per year
UK/Home: £10,000 per year
International: £28,700 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Application deadlines There are different application deadlines for this course.
Campus
- Winchester, Southampton, United Kingdom