Overview:

  • Degree awarded: Master of Arts (Graphic Design, MA)
  • Duration: 1 year full-time.
  • Location: Huddersfield, UK (Barbara Hepworth Building).
  • Delivery format: On-campus

Short Description:

A postgraduate taught MA that enables you to develop a unique graphic design practice. The course emphasizes experimentation with form, media and context, exploring social, cultural, technological, environmental, and professional dimensions of graphic design.

Curriculum Highlights:

  • Research Methods & Project Proposal: To build theoretical and practice-led research skills.
  • Graphic Design Major Study: A focused individual project, testing media, form, technologies (UX/UI, motion, print, etc.), to build a showcase portfolio.
  • Additional modules such as Creative Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Professional Platforms (Art & Communication), Creative Studio: this help build professional readiness and cross-disciplinary capacities.

Entry Requirements:

  • An Honors degree (UK: 2:2 or above) in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Significant relevant experience may also be considered.
  • A digital portfolio of creative work (especially for international / practice-based applicants).
  • English language proficiency if English isn’t your first language: e.g. IELTS 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5 (or equivalent) is typical

Career Opportunities:

Graduates may go into roles such as:

  • Graphic Designer / Visual Designer
  • UX/UI Design, Motion Graphics, Branding, Digital Communications
  • Creative Direction, Art Direction
  • Roles in advertising, digital media, print, experiential design
  • Self-employment / freelance work, commissions

Fees:

  • UK / Domestic Students: ~ £9,900 per year.
  • International / EU / Non-UK Students: ~ £17,600 per year.

Application Deadlines:

  • For entry in January 2026 → deadline 7 November 2025

Contacts & Resources:

Website link: https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2026-27/full-time/postgraduate/graphic-design-ma

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