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Working closely with global experts and established industry contributors, students develop their design skills within a framework of informed originality and excellence in practice. This approach brings together problem-solving for contemporary applications, contextual knowledge, sound professional judgement, and a reflective attitude to design exploration.The Communication Design - Graphic Design degree is offered by the University of Reading .
MA Communication Design integrates shared elements of study and pathway-specific elements. These pathways allow for specialisation and a deeper engagement with Communication Design.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learn through a series of collections-based teaching sessions that focus on key areas in typography and communication design and engage with students from across the MA cohort. You’ll be supported to develop and complete your assignments with graphic design reading lists, tutorials and research methods training.

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design View 116 other Masters in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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88

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69

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General requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a design-related subject. For exceptional candidates without such a degree, you will need convincing evidence of relevant professional experience. In most cases, a relevant practice portfolio and an example of academic writing are also required. Shortlisted applicants are usually invited for interview.

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26450 GBP / year

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12050 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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Funding

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