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PostgraduateMA

Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£12,050Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway at University of Reading is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway combines the development of practical skills with the study of historical and theoretical issues, in a world-class research-intensive environment*. This course integrates shared elements of study and pathway-specific elements. This Typeface Design pathway allows for specialisation and a deeper engagement with Communication Design. International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £12,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Typeface Design Practice
Multiscript Typography and Character Development
History and Theory of Type Design
Design Research Methodologies
Family Styles and Font Systems
Cultural Conventions in Global Typeface Design
Professional Typeface Production and Implementation
MA Typeface Design Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£12,050

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

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