Overview

The MA in Visual Communication from University of Portsmouth is a unique interdisciplinary programme with a strong focus on enhancing and advancing your creative practice.

This year-long course is delivered through three dynamic and interconnected modules: Exploratory Practice, Contextual Practice and Professional Practice. Each module offers the opportunity to explore a specific mode of enquiry, or as we call them, ‘ways of working’, leading to a range of portfolio-worthy projects.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop meaningful messaging across print, digital and emerging technologies, while critically engaging with the social and theoretical contexts of visual media. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools, including Portsmouth’s industry-leading extended reality facilities, and collaborate on real-world projects with award-winning creative agencies and high-profile professional bodies.

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Your personal tutor helps you make the transition to independent study and gives you academic and personal support throughout your time at university.
You'll have regular contact with your personal tutor in learning activities or scheduled meetings. You can also make an appointment with them if you need extra support.
If you need support with software and equipment or you want to learn additional skills (including skills not covered on your course), our creative skills tutors provide free workshops, activities and one-on-one tutorials. Skills you can learn include life drawing, film camera operation and video production.

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Programme Structure

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry.

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Communication Studies View 308 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in visual communication, graphic design, illustration, or another relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:

you have a UK degree

you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)

you are a national of a majority English speaking country

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 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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