Solent University Multiple locations Southampton , England , United Kingdom
Overview
MA Visual Communication programme at Solent University Southampton helps students to improve their creative skills and build a solid understanding of visual communications theory. The curriculum covers the latest innovations in visual practice, examining the way technological and cultural changes contributed to contemporary academic thinking.
Topics of study include editorial design; art direction; interactive multimedia; information design; image creation; illustration; typographic design; print-making and photographic technique. Students may have workshop sessions with the letterpress, screen-printing, etching and relief printing facilities, as well as the wet darkroom and photo studio. Depending on their creative background, graduates will be well prepared for a range of careers in the creative industries.
Critical research papers and final master’s projects are supported by the University’s expanding research base, encouraging students to make an innovative contribution to visual communication academia.
Career
This master’s degree delivers the skills you’ll need for a wide range of visual design fields including animation, art direction, web design, publishing, branding and typography. The course includes time to develop hands-on creative skills. Students are encouraged to create work for their professional portfolio.
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Courses include:
- Visual Communication Practice
- Digital Media
- Professional Practice
- Master’s Project
- Masters Project Development and Proposal.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Visual Arts Communication Sciences View 365 other Masters in Visual Arts in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 61
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours degree at 2:2 or higher.
- Alternatively, applicants may be considered with industry experience in one or more areas of the advertising, marketing, design or a related field.
TOEFL IBT 92 (min. 22 in Writing, min 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking)
- Approx. Cost £170
Pearson Versant 61 (56 in Writing and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking)
- Approx. Cost £40-50
IELTS Indicator 6.0 (5.5 in each component) or 6.5 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other components)
- Approx. Cost $145
Duolingo Overall 110
- Approx. Cost $49/£40
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International
13260 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13260 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7370 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7370 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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