Course summary
Construct a critical practice to analyse, experiment and convey messages, meaning and experiences through a diverse range of media. This interdisciplinary course will enable you to produce a body of work tailored to your interests and motivations and position yourself in the creative and cultural industry. Why study this Design Communication master's degree?
- Immerse yourself in emerging technologies and interdisciplinary methodologies
- Establish an experimental, critical and sustainable design practice
- Create design projects that are grounded in community engagement and collaboration
- Gain insight into how cultural, historical and political contexts influence design practices
- Foster audience engagement and create dynamic interacting design solutions
- Analyse complex information and communicate it effectively through visual communication techniques
- Collaborate with industry professionals and gain valuable connections
Entry requirements
First or Second Class honours degree (or equivalent non-UK qualifications) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification in a related subject area. If you are applying directly from an undergraduate degree course without experience or professional practice you must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of your chosen subject area. We welcome suitably qualified applicants who are able to demonstrate a good level of skills in areas associated with visual communication. This may include (but is not limited to) Graphic Design, Branding, Art Direction, Advertising, Motion Graphics, Information Design, Data Visualisation, UX/UI Design, and AR/ VR Experience Design. To get a holistic view of your ability and aptitude to succeed on the course we will also consider your enthusiasm and interest in the subject area, how you manage the creative process, and your study and professional skills. A PDF portfolio of visual work is required.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
Please note: Applicants who have achieved an IELTS score of 5.5 in two or more components (regardless of overall score) may be required to undergo a diagnostic assessment (unless exempt), and may be required to take our pre-sessional English language course.
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements
https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/study-here/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9750 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18500 | Year 1 |
| International | £18500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW