MA Visual Communication

... United Kingdom
... University of Salford

Course Overview

Do you have a passion for relaying complex concepts in a way that people can easily understand? Are you interested in creating and applying your own graphical language across subject areas as diverse as type design, illustration, design for print and web, service design, and design for social impact? If so, our MA Visual Communication degree is for you.

In an age of information overload, visual communication professionals have never been more in demand. Designed to equip you with the skills you need for a professional career in the creative industries or digital marketing sector, this master’s in visual communication is focused on industry experience, interdisciplinary collaboration and self-initiated research.

What’s more, you will be studying at the heart of the campus in the New Adelphi building, home to all Art, Design and Creative Technology subjects and facilities, one of the North West’s largest creative hubs, with easy access to creative networking opportunities and world-class technical workshops.

You’ll also be involved in working on live projects throughout your course, working with key cultural organisations across the cities of Salford and Greater Manchester, which could include, amongst others, Hotbed Press, Islington Mill, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Textbook Studios & Salford Art Collection, Dr Me and Magma Books.

You will:

  • Develop your professional skills in visual communication by combining theory with practical experience

  • Gain real-world experience through industry placements, interdisciplinary collaborative practice and freelance projects with a range of cultural organisations

  • Build a strong portfolio of applied practical and theoretical work

General Eligibility

A good honours degree, usually 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

The Crescent, Salford


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

8550,

15750, (INT)


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