Visual Communication (Graphic Design, Illustration & Experimental Communication)
Royal College of ArtCourse Overview
Offered by Royal College of Art, the MA Visual Communication (Graphic Design, Illustration & Experimental Communication) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in this specialist field. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MA Visual Communication at the RCA supports designers to develop thoughtful, collaborative and socially engaged practices. Communication is understood not as transmission, but as conversation: situated, embodied and grounded in listening. Through a research-led and interdisciplinary approach, you will work with communities, contexts and the politics of visual culture, exploring design as inquiry, resistance and care. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£10,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,000
regulated fee
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