Graphic Design MA
Go from budding artist to sought-after designer with an online master’s degree from Falmouth University. At home or in the studio, conveniently elevate your craft with industry insights, cutting-edge creative skills, and robust portfolio.
Level
Master'sDuration
90 Weeks over Two YearsLanguage
English
Graphic Design MA
Master's (Postgraduate)
90 Weeks over Two Years
Push your career and creative boundaries with must-have graphic design skills
As new technologies revolutionise the field of graphic design and the business landscape continues to shift amid pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges, the industry needs innovative creatives to make bold advancements in their work.
On this online Graphic Design MA, you’ll learn to navigate the evolving landscape and challenges within creative industries and walk away equipped with the skills you need to stand out as a visionary designer ready to make an impact.
Over two-years of part-time learning, you’ll discover new perspectives, critically engage with the world around you, and connect with industry-active designers who’ll help you hone your creative identity.
Whether you’re aiming to establish your own business, work within a studio, or join a research environment, you’ll become an adaptable and highly knowledgeable designer by the end of this programme.
Advance your graphic design career with Falmouth University
This degree is all about practicality. Modules are designed to push your creative boundaries and get you prepared to take on exciting roles across creative industries.
Throughout the programme, you’ll take on real-world, contemporary issues through research-led projects and industry-set briefs, helping you develop a design response that challenges your creative thinking and allows you to communicate your ideas more effectively.
Delve into the history and future of graphic design
You'll explore the development of contemporary graphic design within various contexts, analysing local and global perspectives and the emerging skills needed to solve problems and convey messages effectively to diverse audiences.
In doing so, you’ll learn the core qualities of being a contemporary graphic designer, employing curiosity, risk, play, and care in your creative messages.
You’ll also explore how design can reshape stories, gaining a deeper understanding of the field’s challenges and opportunities.
Understand the business side of being a graphic designer
Working through design-specific case studies, you'll examine the building blocks of studio practice from a business standpoint and develop a speculative framework for an entrepreneurial concept.
In doing so, you’ll gain the confidence to launch your own professional endeavours and learn to navigate the challenges that come with being a professional designer.
Complete you design education with a final project
You’ll wrap up your learning with a final project that allows you to apply your design skills in a way that aligns with your interests and career aspirations. Whether research-driven or practice-focused, this project will help you shape your future path in the design world.
In completing this assignment, you’ll emerge as a confident, self-directed designer, ready to tackle the next step in your career with a clear vision and practical expertise.
What can you do with Graphic Design MA?
What makes this degree unique is the sheer breadth of skills it equips you with, combining creative techniques with practical business strategies that get you ready to take on diverse roles in the design world.
Whether you’re looking to lead creative teams, launch your own ventures, or push the boundaries of digital design, this online qualification prepares you to thrive in a number of different career pathways, such as:
Graphic designer
Creative director
Brand strategies
UX/UI designer
Web designer
Illustrator
Digital content creator
Media specialist
How will you be assessed?
You’ll need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit final project (180 credits in total). Throughout each compulsory module, you’ll be assessed through practice-based, research-based, and work-based assignments. Modules can be completed in a non-linear order.
Is this a part-time or full-time degree?
This is a part-time degree designed for flexibility. You’re encouraged to dedicate 20-25 hours of learning per week over 90 weeks, spanning two years.
Higher education requirements:
To be eligible for this master’s you should have an honours degree or Level 6 qualification. However, those without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. The course encourages applicants without formal qualifications to discuss their entry prospects with an advisor.
Language requirements:
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need an IELTS Academic 6.5 overall score, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, and listening, and a minimum of 6.0 in speaking. Other recognised English language qualifications will also be accepted.
Portfolio requirements:
When applying, you’ll need to provide a digital portfolio of your past or current graphic design practice.
What will it cost?
The total tuition fee is £12,150.
- Tackle complex design problems and explore creative ways to come up with fresh solutions.
- Analyse the impact of design movements, both past and present, to better understand how they shape the world today.
- Work on live briefs and design competitions, putting your skills to the test and solving real, practical problems.
- Learn how to transform your design ideas into viable projects, from concept to launch.
- Create a standout art portfolio that demonstrates your professional ability to handle complex design tasks.
- Ensure your designs are socially and ethically responsible, considering their broader impact on society.
Falmouth University
Creativity is not just confined to campus. Falmouth University has been a leading creative institution for over 100 years and a pioneer in online study since 2016.