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MA Graphic Design
Farnham
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA Graphic Design program at UCA is a highly respected and innovative course designed to equip students with advanced skills in graphic design and visual communication. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative excellence, design thinking, and a deep understanding of contemporary graphic design practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the dynamic world of graphic design.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative excellence, encouraging students to explore new concepts, techniques, and design approaches.
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Design Thinking: Students are introduced to design thinking methodologies, enabling them to approach design challenges with a user-centric and problem-solving mindset.
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Visual Communication: The program covers various aspects of visual communication, including branding, typography, illustration, and multimedia design.
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Emerging Technologies: Students have opportunities to explore emerging technologies and design tools, staying at the forefront of digital design trends.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is encouraged among students with diverse backgrounds, including graphic designers, artists, and multimedia specialists, providing opportunities to work on cross-disciplinary design projects.
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Professional Practice: The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional graphic design practice, including portfolio development and client communication.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with graphic design agencies, advertising firms, and creative industry organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world design challenges.
Location
Farnham
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA Graphic Design program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within the field of graphic design.
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Graphic Designer: Graduates can pursue careers as graphic designers, working in design studios, advertising agencies, or as freelance designers, creating visual materials for print and digital media.
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Art Director: Proficiency in visual communication allows graduates to excel as art directors, overseeing the creative direction of design projects and teams.
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Brand Identity Designer: Some graduates may choose to become brand identity designers, specializing in creating and maintaining visual identities for brands and organizations.
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UX/UI Designer: Careers as user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers involve designing intuitive and user-friendly digital interfaces for websites and applications.
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Packaging Designer: Graduates can work as packaging designers, creating attractive and functional packaging for consumer products.
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Illustrator: For those with a passion for illustration, careers as illustrators involve creating custom illustrations for books, magazines, advertising, and digital media.
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Multimedia Designer: Graduates can pursue roles as multimedia designers, creating engaging multimedia content for websites, apps, and interactive presentations.
