Communication Design Robert Gordon University

Overview

The Communication Design programme at Robert Gordon University offers a series of connected learning experiences designed to challenge and evolve your specialist disciplinary practice. This postgraduate pathway provides a tailored environment that supports creative independence, imagination, and the development of original ideas. Students are encouraged to explore new interdisciplinary practices while gaining a broader understanding of contemporary debates in art and design.

Why Communication Design at Robert Gordon University?

Studying at Gray’s School of Art provides access to a dynamic and creative environment supported by a team of recognised artists, designers, and critical theorists. The institution maintains close collaborative links with cultural organisations such as the Grampian Hospital Arts Trust and Peacock Visual Arts. Students benefit from the Guest@Gray’s lecture programme, which introduces insights from industry speakers and experienced researchers. Facilities include digital video editing labs, sound recording booths, and specialist photographic darkrooms, ensuring a professional standard of technical support.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18590 per year
• National fee: GBP 5890 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a structured sequence of modules that integrate research with practical application. Modules may include:

• Communication Design
• Applied Practice
• Critical Contextual Studies and Research Methods
• Personal Development and Professional Networks
• Master's Project

The final stage of the programme involves a major piece of self-directed research, where students produce a significant body of practice-based work supported by analytical writing.

Careers with Communication Design

Graduates are well-equipped to pursue diverse roles within the creative and cultural sectors. The programme prepares individuals for professional careers as illustrators, graphic designers, or communication designers. Additionally, the skills acquired support roles in web design and other specialist areas of the creative industries. For those interested in academic progression, the university provides pathways toward research degrees, including MPhil and PhD levels, allowing for further specialisation in art and design disciplines.