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PostgraduateMA

Communication Design

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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Course Overview

Offered by Robert Gordon University, the MA Communication Design provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Communication Design pathway within the Programme enables you to develop the skills, critical understanding and specialist knowledge and methodologies required to follow a rewarding career as an independent communication designer: illustrator, graphics or web, or related work. This pathway provides a tailored learning environment that encourages and supports your creative development, independence in creativity, imagination and ideas. It will support your development of new interdisciplinary practices, conceptual skills and a broader understanding of the debates informing Art & Design p... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Visual Communication Theory
Digital Design Systems and Practice
Conceptual Development and Creative Research
Professional Practice and Independent Practice
Interactive and Web Design Methodologies
Critical Contexts in Contemporary Design
Design Authorship and Specialist Project
Research Methods for Design Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThe course is suitable if you have an undergraduate honours degree in Design: Full time 1 written assignment, including essay 1 dissertation 1 portfolio 1 project output 1 oral

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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