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With the emergence of new technologies in the field of graphic design, a changing business landscape, and pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges, the industry is calling for brave and original creatives to make bold new strides with their work. Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international scale, applying academic and research practices to your own work. Drawing from Falmouth’s renowned history of design education, you will be supported by industry-active designers to challenge your capabilities and hone your unique creative perspective through a richer, global understanding.
This graphic design course will push you to assert yourself as an adaptable and highly knowledgeable designer. You will emerge from your MA in Graphic Design (Online) as a skilled and thoughtful individual, with the confidence to take on the next ambitious steps in your design career.
Careers and employability service
In addition to the guidance offered by the tutors, you can also access the university’s careers and employability service throughout your studies, and for life.
Falmouth’s expert team will help you identify potential opportunities in the UK or internationally, prepare for job interviews, advise you on starting up your own business, and more.
Qualifications
An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply.
Portfolio
You will need to submit a digital portfolio of your graphic design practice. This may include previous project work and your current work-in-progress. It can take the form of a link to your blog or website and/or be presented as an interactive PDF. This will help the academic team assess your suitability for the MA Graphic Design.
If your first language is not English, you’ll need to take an English Language test. Falmouth accept:
IELTS – minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
TOEFL iBT (online test) – minimum of 88 overall and at least 21 in all 4 components
LanguageCert (online test) – a High Pass from the ESOL B2 Communicator test in reading, writing, speaking and listening (2 parts)
The university also accept a range of other recognised English language qualifications.
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ARTU Ranking (Out of 45 UK universities included in their table)
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