Communication Design (Taught)

Course summary

Design thinking is an essential tool for understanding the world around us, and at a time of unprecedented environmental, political and technological change, the world needs brave creative thinkers now more than ever. On this progressive master’s course, you’ll learn to build authentic and innovative solutions for positive change. Working both collaboratively and with individual focus, you’ll develop critical, theoretical and practice-based skills through experimental making, design challenges and research-orientated briefs. Whether you’re looking to refresh your practice, change career direction or strengthen your skills, you’ll learn from design professionals and academics and emerge with a curious, empathetic and purposeful practice ready for a range of careers in the creative industries. Why study at Falmouth? Learn from award-winning design professionals, visiting lecturers and provocative thinkers from around the world. Join an inclusive and multidisciplinary postgraduate community, where diverse perspectives and shared, diagnostic learning help define your creative practice. Experience real world insights into industry and emerging approaches to creative and experimental design through optional external studio visits, research trips and professional placements. Work in a dedicated studio on our subtropical Falmouth Campus.

Assessment method

Individual project briefs

Competition briefs (eg. D&AD New Blood, RSA Student Design Awards, YCN Awards)

Design research journal

Essay

Individual and group presentations

- Critical review or business plan

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing and Listening, and a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking. View our list of accepted English language tests and qualifications using this link: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/student-funding/scholarships-international-students.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and an demonstrable interest in the subject. We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APEL applicants using experience to apply should note there is an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

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 .