Visual Communication - MA
Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
Visual Communication at BCU is a dynamic and progressive course, that challenges the way we look at images and text in a present-day context. The world is saturated with visual stimulus and our students are trained to navigate through this, finding ways to impart new information, through graphic design, typography, moving image, illustration and photography....
Key highlights
- Explores images and text critically in a present-day context
- Covers graphic design, typography, moving image, illustration and photography
- Trains students to communicate new information through visual media
- Optional 18-month route includes a professional placement
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include closely related subject; or above
- Additional condition: portfolio — Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio .
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Art Director
- Typographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,510 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27
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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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