Visual Communication

Overview

The Visual Communication course from Canterbury Christ Church University is taught by a team of experienced educators who have had professional careers in a related sector and/or are internationally recognised researchers in the field. 

A group of non-academic partners and advisors also contribute to the delivery of the programme, in the forms of visiting talks, debates and discussions, contributing to assignment briefs, and offering networking opportunities. As such we will challenge you constantly to go beyond what you think is possible.

The course is unique in that it is delivered alongside multiple degree routes in the broader Creative and Cultural Industries subject areas, which enables you to have a multi- and interdisciplinary learning experience, and meet and collaborate with a range of creative professionals.

Your future career

Graduates of this course will be able to pursue careers in a variety of Visual Communication roles, including art direction or creative lead within publishing, creative agencies, branding, charities, the arts, education. Others may use this as a way to start their own business. 

The development of a professional portfolio for strategic communications, project management in related fields, managerial positions in media and communication agencies, communication or social media managers in for profit or non-profit organisations, audience insights, media sales and planning.

Students completing this MA might also go on to undertake a PhD in Visual Communication or a teaching qualification to take their practice into a school, FE or HE setting.