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Visual Communication at Birmingham City University - UCAS

Course summary

Our MA Visual Communication course is interdisciplinary and specialist in approach, reflecting the dynamic and contemporary practices within the creative industries. We create innovators and leaders in the field of visual communication, challenging and stimulating you to produce original, cutting edge work and research. The structure of our postgraduate course is designed with imaginative approaches to visual practice in the creative industries. What's covered in the course? You'll be able to specialise by choosing one of 5 awards:

  • MA Visual Communication
  • MA Visual Communication (Photography)
  • MA Visual Communication (Graphic Communication)
  • MA Visual Communication (Illustration)
  • MA Visual Communication (Film and Animation)
As a creative practitioner you are inspired to create and engage with industry alongside taught elements. Throughout the course you will have the chance to develop deep specialist knowledge in graphic communication, photography, illustration, film and animation, and research. The course provides an immersive and advanced learning experience for both advanced practitioners and recent graduates within the broad field of visual communication. Our visual communication Master's course is designed to provide you with the best possible chance to further your skills and widen your knowledge of the communication arts and industries. The course is rooted in practice, teaching you interdisciplinary design and research processes. The variety of subjects covered within this degree allows you to receive guidance in forming a more specific interest for Master's level study. Whether you have a definitive subject in mind, or you have a broader interest in the study of visual communication, the course is both interdisciplinary and specialist in approach, echoing the dynamic changes within its related industries. As a school we have strong industry connections which include live partnerships and collaborative projects. We have ongoing dynamic dialogues with international players in the creative industries. These leading professionals have provided us with direct feedback, identifying our courses as world-class models of creative education and fully supporting contemporary practice in an international context. We have a continuously developing and progressive vision of employability. We feel that as a creative practitioner you will need to adapt and respond to the demands of industry.


Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (2.1 and above) in the same subject, or a very closely related subject, equivalent qualifications or professional experience. A digital portfolio that shows examples of creative visual work, including developmental work and final outcomes. Please include at least 15-20 pieces highlighting your area of practice. As part of your application please include the following: Highlight any competition entries and live projects, exhibitions, collaborations (if applicable); Highlight any evidence of industry experience (if applicable); Produce an essay or other written assignment, which demonstrates your ability to conduct research related to art and design and shows your knowledge of historical or contemporary creative practice.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 .

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Visual Communication at Birmingham City University - UCAS