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UndergraduateCourse summary
The Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design is a two year programme delivered by the Department of Communication Design at The Glasgow School of Art. The programme is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to definitions of broad design practices. It is also committed to the acquisition of principles within design theory relating to educational and commercial contexts. The programme provides rigorous methods for the interrogation of visual and textual research, positing questions relating to the role of the designer in society, and fundamental questions regarding personal and social responsibility. Delivered via a series of taught workshops, tutorials, set and elective projects, lecture and seminar-based sessions and self-directed learning, the emphasis of the programme rationale is on the contemporary practices of communication design, underpinned by theoretical research, and the social, technological, and economic contexts of contemporary design practices.Students on the programme are expected to engage in a high level of self-directed learning, research, and independent critical reflection, as well as participating in taught elements All GSA degree programmes are validated by the University of Glasgow.
Assessment method
Coursework, essays, practical design projects; formative assessments take place at key points throughout the year with summative assessments at the end of each academic year.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
All applicants should normally have a good honours degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional practice. The admissions requirements for the MDes in Communication Design programme are: • A fully completed application form, including two references. • Submission of a 500-word written text outlining personal motivation for undertaking postgraduate study, and specific reasons for applying to the programme. • Submission of a portfolio of work (20-30 images, at 300 dpi, with an accompanying image list). • Demonstration of critical awareness at interview (if conducted). • Overseas applicants who are unable to attend for interview must submit the proposal and portfolio work. In addition, a remote interview may be required.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS for UKVI (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) test taken at a UKVI approved test centre. Applicants must achieve 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. Applicants must achieve 59 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (IBT) or TOEFL IBT at home. Applicants must achieve 80+ overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening-18; Reading-19; Speaking-21; Writing-21. |
| Institution's Own Test | Applicants who complete GSA’s Pre-Sessional English for Creative Disciplines course will satisfy language conditions - https://www.gsa.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/english-for-creative-disciplines |
Applicants who require a Student Visa, and who are not a national of, nor have obtained a degree in one of the countries on the approved UKVI exemption list, will need to provide evidence of their English language ability through the use of a standardised test. All test results must be dated within 2 years of your programme start date.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | Year 1 |
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25900 | Year 1 |
| International | £25900 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G3 6RQ