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PostgraduateMA

Communication Design

University of Southampton
Winchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£28,700Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MA Communication Design provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Winchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this course The MA Communication Design is a practice-based course with a unique focus on digital media practice and theory, setting it apart from traditional communication design programs. This master’s is for recent graduates or professionals seeking to expand their creative skills into the areas of hybrid publishing, user experience (UX) design, and design research. You will be encouraged to explore systems for the creation and communication of text and image, redefining your own practice through experimental publishing and interaction design. International tuition fees are £28,700 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Digital Media Theory and Practice
User Experience Design Principles
Interaction Design and Prototyping
Experimental Publishing Systems
Design Research Methodologies
Visual Communication and Typography
Systems Thinking in Design
MA Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.566.56.56
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,700

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Communication Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#87QS World
#15UK Ranking
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