Overview

Picture yourself as a graphic designer, visual designer, user experience (UX) designer, or user interface (UI) designer, or an interaction / experience designer or motion graphics designer. How about a content creator, social media designer or web designer? Consider being a creative or art director, or an exhibition designer or design consultant or freelancer or entrepreneur, or corporate communications specialist. The Visual Communication degree programme is delivered by Teesside University .

Key Facts

Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University:

Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative skills.
Collaborative modules: our MA courses include interdisciplinary modules where you’ll be able to interact with people from other MA subject areas, widening your perspectives and network. Modules are also delivered in a condensed way to help you balance your other commitments.
Industry-standard facilities: develop your own personal style using the latest technology including iMacs and Wacom digital drawing tablets. Access diverse materials and processes, from Riso printing and digital fabrication to traditional woodworking and advanced 3D printing.
Expert faculty / subject experts: learn from experienced designers and academics with industry connections. Explore interactive technology, experimental illustration, typography, and social design themes.
Industry affiliations: connect with Creative UK and the Association of Illustrators (AoI) to expand your professional network.
Future-focused: prepare for future challenges by exploring alternate scenarios and emerging technologies, equipping yourself as a versatile and forward-thinking professional.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Thinking and Theoretical Contexts

Design Research Methods

Enterprising Leadership and Project Management

MA Visual Communication Major Project

Post Digital Practices

Specialist Skills for Visual Communication

Visual Communication and Creative Direction

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have at least a 2.2 UK honours degree, or equivalent qualification.

A range of degree subjects are acceptable including subjects related to arts, design or other creative discipline. We also consider relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Applicants are normally required to present a portfolio of work.

Students with a degree awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet the minimum English language requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8365 GBP / year

≈ 8365 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time Fee for UK applicants £930 for each 20 credits

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 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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