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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Farnham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
26-SEP-22
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course overview:
MA Graphic Design at UCA Epsom has been structured to promote the role of designers as skilled professional communicators, and firmly embed a culture of research and problem solving into creative practice.
Producing outcomes from informed and independent research is a top priority on this MA. Alongside this, we will help you to master your own unique area of graphic design through a series of lectures, workshops, tutorials, live pitches and presentations, supported by our wide range of facilities and old and new technologies.
You’ll explore different applications of visual language, and how it relates to your area of specialism. You’ll enhance your understanding of the aesthetic and commercial value of your work, and accrue professional experience which will add innovation to your practice.
With extensive industry links brought by our course staff, you'll also have the chance to foster connections with industry partners within your area of specialism. UCA is proud to boast connections with a range of organisations including the BBC, Future Brand, GF Smith and Typocircle.
Through visiting lecturers, networking with industry experts and live briefs, you’ll gain current experience of the design industry, with an emphasis on how to present both yourself and your design work in a professional arena.
Facilities:
We have dedicated graphics studios, as well as digital media suites equipped with Macs and PCs, which are programmed with specialist software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, After Effects and Fontographer. There are also screen printing, Riso, letterpress, intaglio and book-binding workshop facilities, as well as an open access printmaking studio. Additionally, there are photographic studios with darkrooms and digital processing equipment.
Careers:
MA Graphic Design alumni go on to work in a diverse variety of exciting careers. Employment opportunities include:
- Graphic design
- Museum design
- Web or interactive design
- Picture editing
- Freelance design or illustration
- Brand design
- Packaging design
- Retail design
- Art direction
- Design management.
Application deadline
31 March 2022
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
75th
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Campus address
University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS, England
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Subject ranking
63rd out of 85 25
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Entry standards
/ Max 239134 61%30th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10048.0 48%72nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.01 80%61st
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