Graphic Design and Art Direction
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
MA in Graphic Design & Art Direction is designed for creative practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge, skills and specialism within the field of visual communication. You will develop a practice-led investigation within this broader context, actively constructing a bespoke body of design knowledge which combines theory, practice, research, entrepreneurship and innovation from a wide range of creative activities. You will be taught to question and expand your creative thinking and generic design process by developing your analytical skills; engaging in critical dialogues; working inde
Key highlights
- Practice-led investigation within the broader field of visual communication
- Build a bespoke body of design knowledge combining theory and practice
- Integrates research, entrepreneurship and innovation across diverse creative activities
- Develops analytical skills and critical dialogue to expand creative thinking
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: portfolio — You will normally have a minimum 2:2 UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject and must submit a portfolio.
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above
Scholarships
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.
Up to £22,000Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
£5,000 in the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.
Careers this course leads to
- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- Creative Director
- Visual Communication Designer
- Brand Designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,000 per year | International: £22,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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