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Communication Design MA

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Winchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MA Communication Design is the study of information and interface design. This course is research driven and combines creativity, critical analysis of contemporary media, with knowledge of the latest methodologies and tools.

A focus on digital media practice and theory sets this course apart from traditional communication design courses, preparing you for an exciting career in a range of design roles. We’ll encourage you to explore systems for the making and communication of text and image while you redefine your own practice through various media formats of experimental publishing and interaction design.

This course is for recent graduates or those with professional experience who wish to extend their creative skills and design knowledge into hybrid publishing, user experience design, and design research.

The core curriculum is practice based, supported by workshops, lectures and both individual and group tutorials. In our modern, well-equipped studios you’ll learn how to develop effective concepts and prototypes for current and emergent platforms, informed by graphic design and user experience design principles.

Throughout this master’s you’ll have opportunities to:

  • build your own tools through creative coding and modular design experimentation
  • take field trips to London and across Europe
  • use excellent facilities like the Interaction and Prototyping Laboratory, 3D printing and laser cutting as well as traditional design and print equipment
  • learn from academics with industry experience in graphic design, interaction design and design for experimental media
  • create a portfolio of high-quality design work

Towards the end of the course you'll carry out a practice-led research project, which is an exciting opportunity for you to engage with key debates shaping the communication design field.

Application deadline

09/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    16th out of 92 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    144 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    78th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    50th

    30

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