
MA Communication Design: Book Design Pathway
University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our MA Communication Design: Book Design Pathway course, starting in September 2026 combines practical design for printed books and ebooks with related theory and history.
Key highlights
- Practical design training for both printed books and ebooks
- Combines hands-on design practice with design theory and history
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 feesAlumni Master’s Scholarships
10 awards of £3,000 are available to alumni of the University of Reading.
Up to £3,000Chevening 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 £10,000Entomology 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 £1,000Ernest 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 £4,000Frank Palmer Awards by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics
10% discount on the tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesGIIDAE 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
- Book designer
- Typographer
- Graphic designer
- Publishing production designer
- Ebook designer
- Art director (publishing)
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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