Overview

We encourage you to work independently and collaboratively, developing a strong contextualised approach to visual language, whilst building a strong professional and critical context for your practice.

On successful completion of the Visual Communication course offered by Bath Spa University, your increased confidence and abilities will be clearly evident in the portfolios you've developed. Through contact with sector leaders, you'll be ready to move into industry, perhaps in a design agency or as a freelancer.

Careers

Graduates from this department have become designers, illustrators, photographers and photo editors for design agencies, architectural and engineering practices, the MOD and other specialist areas. Many work in conjunction with fine artists.

The research elements of the course also lay the foundations for a teaching career or further study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Theory and Professional Context

Practice

Research Practice

Theory and Professional Practices

Master's Project (Visual Communication)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00

More details

Late applications (generally those made after 31 July) will only be considered if places remain on the course.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom
Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Communication Studies View 184 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a good undergraduate degree in a design, visual communication or art specialism, or its equivalent in terms of learning or experience, and a good working knowledge of design, visual communication or art contexts.

Fundamentally, you’ll be selected on your ability to thrive on this course, as demonstrated by your portfolio and interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19520 GBP / year

≈ 19520 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10465 GBP / year

≈ 10465 GBP / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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