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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Typography and Graphic Communication

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Typography and Graphic Communication at University of Reading is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA by Research Typography and Graphic Communication course is a research-intensive programme that develops independent research and writing skills. - flexible structure allows you to tailor the programme to your personal interests - ideal preparation for higher study and self-directed research - opportunity to work with the Department’s world-class collections and archives. The Department of Typography & Graphic Design is internationally renowned, with 100% of our research judged to be of international standing and 100% of our research impact classed as outstanding or very considera... International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £12,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Typography Research Methods
Historical and Critical Contexts in Typography
Graphic Communication Theory and Practice
Design Archives and Collections Research
Independent Research Project
Research Writing and Academic Practice
Contemporary Issues in Visual Communication
Specialist Study in Typography
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Reading

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,500£29,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£28,500
5 years£22,500£29,000£37,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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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