Overview

The Communication Design programme from The Glasgow School of Art is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to definitions of broad design practices. It is also committed to the acquisition of principles within design theory relating to educational and commercial contexts.

Key Facts:

The programme provides rigorous methods for the interrogation of visual and textual research, positing questions relating to the role of the designer in society, and fundamental questions regarding personal and social responsibility.

Delivered via a series of taught workshops, tutorials, set and elective projects, lecture and seminar-based sessions and self-directed learning, the emphasis of the programme rationale is on the contemporary practices of communication design, underpinned by theoretical research, and the social, technological, and economic contexts of contemporary design practices.

Students on the programme are expected to engage in a high level of self-directed learning, research, and independent critical reflection, as well as participating in taught elements

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design
Communication
Modelling
Studio Art
Visual Art
Drawing
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

The published application deadline of June is no longer in place. It moved to a rolling review process, applications will continue on an ongoing basis.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

81

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Communication Studies View 178 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

81

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Online Application Form
Digital Portfolio
Personal Statement
Evidence of Academic Qualifications (Certified photocopies/Transcripts)
Academic References x 2

Applicants who will require a Student Visa to study in the UK should also submit:

Evidence of English Language Proficiency e.g. IELTS (if appropriate)
Copy of Passport photo page

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26420 GBP / year

≈ 26420 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

≈ 10700 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scottish Students, UK Students - England, Wales and Northern Ireland (including Channel Isles & Isle of Man) and Students from the Republic of Ireland - £10,700

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

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