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PostgraduateMA

Design Communication: Graphic Design

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Design Communication: Graphic Design at Bristol, UWE is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. UWE Bristol's MA Graphic Design course builds on our celebrated reputation for postgraduate study in design communication. Ideal for ambitious designers looking for an inclusive, creative community committed to pushing the graphic arts industry in new and dynamic directions. Why study Design Communication: Graphic Design? In our increasingly visual society, we're discovering innovative and radical ways to engage with both established and emerging audiences. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Graphic Design Practice
Critical Design Theory and Discourse
Typography and Visual Language
Digital Design Systems and Innovation
Experimental Visual Communication
Design Research Methodologies
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
MA Design Project and Contextual Study
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,250

Home Student Fee

£9,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,000£19,500£23,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE offers Design Communication: Graphic Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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