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Design for Communication – (M.A.)
University of Westminster
School of Media, Arts and Design
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,600 - ≈ € 14,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Westminster
This new Masters reflects the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary communications, bringing together key subject disciplines in visual communication including graphic design, animation, digital media and illustration. The course will help you to develop the analytical skills and generate conceptual thinking needed to prepare for high-level professional practice. We are committed to having a broad scope of activities on the course, from traditional graphic skills to future communication delivery methods. The course offers strong links to new media industries, and we work in collaboration with them, and use their advice and expertise, in the ongoing development of the course content. This is an ambitious programme for students who want to realise their creative potential and self-reliance, working as a freelance or small business operators in the challenging and changing world of the creative communication industries.
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Course content
The course is delivered by a team of professionals and guest lecturers who work in a wide range of design disciplines.
The course supports independent and collaborative project work.
The intention is to reflect both the working environment and professional requirements of the design industry.
Students are able to build on their existing skills, knowledge and experience, as well as developing new skills. We consider it essential that students develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of design production, business and organization, as well as becoming critically informed creative practitioners.
This enables students to respond to a wide range of work opportunities within design communication.
The course programme can be taken in either full time (1 year) or part time (2 years).
Course modules:
* Design Project A 40 credits;
* Design Research Methods 20 credits;
* Business for Design 20 credits;
* Design Project B 40 credits;
* Critical Debates in Design 20 credits;
* Major Project / Exhibition 40 credits.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry requirements
You should normally have a good first degree or a professional qualification in an area of art, design or visual media. You will be considered with another first degree, but will be required to show evidence that you possess some knowledge and practice in visual art or design. UK applicants will be asked to attend an interview with the course team.
If you are applying from overseas, you will be asked to submit a portfolio either by post or electronically.
You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level. If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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