Overview

Our Communications Design curriculum at Pratt Institute combines critical cultural observation with emerging technologies to develop your own design process and establish yourself as a cultural actor.

Features

Our terminal MFA degree program sits at the intersection of visual language, cultural criticism, and media studies.

We prepare creatives to be confident, independent practitioners who are strategic technology users, innovative researchers, writers, pedagogues, and ultimately leaders in the communication design professions.

Our students gain interdisciplinary knowledge that supports critical discourse and the development of a significant body of work characterized by experimentation, creativity, resiliency and include non-dominant ways of knowing, thinking, and doing.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Visual Language

Technology

Transformation Design

Origins of Contemporary Communication Design

Communication Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Communication Studies View 447 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form with fee (online)

Complete bachelor’s degree transcripts

English translations or credential evaluations (if applicable)

Two letters of recommendation

Statement of Purpose

Visual Portfolio (if required by department)

Writing sample (if required by department)

Resume (if required by department)

Test of English Proficiency (if applicable)

The GRE is not required for any of Pratt’s programs

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66630 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66630 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66630 USD / year

≈ 66630 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / 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

Features

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

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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