University of Reading

MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway

University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom

Course overview

The first MA course in the field, our MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway, starting in 2026, will help you define, plan and design a multiscript typeface family.

Key highlights

  • First MA course established in the typeface design field
  • Define, plan and design your own multiscript typeface family

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include design-related subject; or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — In most cases, a relevant practice portfolio and an example of academic writing are also required.
  • Additional condition: interview — Shortlisted applicants are usually invited for interview.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discounts

    Our Alumni Discount is applied as 20% reduction in annual tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Alumni Master’s Scholarships

    10 awards of £3,000 are available to alumni of the University of Reading.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Climate Stripes Scholarship

    The award provides two awards of £10,000 (this is split with £5,000 as a tuition fee discount and £5,000 as a grant towards living expenses).

    Up to £10,000
  • Entomology Bursary

    Together they are funding a £1,000 bursary to all students who enrol to study on our MSc by Research Entomology programme.

    Up to £1,000
  • Ernest Hoch Scholarship in Typography and Graphic Communication

    Two scholarships of £4,000 are available to successful applicants who have been offered admission to any MA programme in the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication.

    Up to £4,000
  • Frank Palmer Awards by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics

    10% discount on the tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • GIIDAE Empowering Change Scholarship

    It provides a contribution towards living expenses and a reduction in tuition fees. The funds are split between £5000 towards living expenses and £5000 applied as a tuition reduction.

  • University of Reading Excellence Scholarships

    Scholarships range in value from £2,000 to £7,000 depending on the strength of your academic record.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Typeface designer
  • Type designer at a type foundry
  • Font engineer
  • Typographer
  • Graphic designer
  • Multiscript type design consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,050 per year | International: £26,450 per year

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 Reading, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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