MA Graphic Design and Branding
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Excellent reputation: Named the best graphic design course in the UK and 5th in the world (Design Week, 2025). Employment Prospects: Graduates work in art, digital, and design jobs with organisations including Fiora and creative agency Emperor. Many are also practicing as freelancers, supplying independent design services to clients.
Teaching Excellence: During this project-based course you will practice contemporary graphic design and be taught by tutors with extensive high-level commercial experience.
Key highlights
- Named best graphic design course in the UK by Design Week, 2025
- Ranked 5th in the world for graphic design by Design Week
- Project-based course practising contemporary graphic design
- Taught by tutors with extensive high-level commercial experience
- Graduates work with organisations including Fiora and creative agency Emperor
- Many graduates practise as freelancers supplying independent design services
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include field; or above
- Additional condition: interview — In all cases you will need to demonstrate through a portfolio or interview your preparedness for study at postgraduate level.
- Additional condition: portfolio — In all cases you will need to demonstrate through a portfolio or interview your preparedness for study at postgraduate level.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic Designer
- Brand Designer
- Digital Designer
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- Art Director
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,320 | International: £17,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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