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MA Graphic Design

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MA in Graphic Design & Art Direction is designed for creative practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge, skills and specialism within the field of visual communication.You will develop a practice-led investigation within this broader context, actively constructing a bespoke body of design knowledge which combines theory, practice, research, entrepreneurship and innovation from a wide range of creative activities.You will be taught to question and expand your creative thinking and generic design process by developing your analytical skills engaging in critical dialogues working independently, collaboratively and across disciplines and experimenting in a range of directions before delivering professional and innovative outcomes to defined audiences with confidence. All creative activities are supported by strategic thinking and robust methodologies and informed by practice-led research.Career prospectsWe cultivate highly motivated, independent and creative thinkers who can transfer their skills into the creative marketplace, as entrepreneurial innovators, freelance practitioners and innovative team players. Past graduates predominantly achieve graduate-level positions or practice as sole traders, design studio artists, exhibiting artists, museum curators, archivists, researchers, academics, community practitioners, specialist technicians and filmmakers at national and international levels.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,000per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    16th out of 83 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 64%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    16th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    47th

    14

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