Course summary
On our MA Graphic Design, you’ll experiment with new, analogue, digital and traditional practices, strengthening your design vocabulary and communication with dynamic expertise. Our interdisciplinary approach to the graphic arts has built a global profile for pushing the discipline. Our course encourages both conventional and unconventional means of creative inquiry, collaboration, and critical reflection; you’ll establish yourself in this exciting interdisciplinary field. For aspiring graphic designers, this culture of collective ambition, extensive technical resources and industry links is your launchpad into the profession. Based at the Arnolfini, a renowned contemporary art centre on Bristol’s harbourside, you’ll refine your skills in the heart of the city’s creative and cultural hub with all that City Campus has to offer. Perfectly placed in Bristol, a leading UK hub of creative influence, you’ll benefit from our strong local partnerships and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you're a recent graduate or mid-career designer, you'll benefit from the University's strong connections with the creative and media industries. You'll gain invaluable real-world knowledge, experience, and exposure through regular guest speakers, live brief projects and opportunities to enter local and national awards and competitions. Graduate with a globally recognised qualification and a range of career options locally and internationally.
Entry requirements
We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply. While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses. International applicants For country specific entry requirements please find your country on our country information pages https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study How to apply We accept applications throughout the year but if you're working to a funding deadline, you should build this into your application process. Read more about postgraduate applications: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/postgraduate-applications Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications
English language requirements
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. To find details of acceptable tests and the required grades. English language support If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33
Visit our English Language Requirements pages
https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY