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M.A Graphic Design

Our MA Graphic Design course is designed to create accomplished designers and thinkers, whose practice is shaped by innovation in a discipline that is at the forefront of global communication.

Central to the course is an intensive practice-led enquiry, which will take the shape of a major project that you will create. Through visual exploration, contextual research and reflection, you will gain a deeper understanding of this exciting discipline.

At the start of the course you’ll work on short projects which are aimed at challenging conventions and giving you the intellectual grounding that you need for your MA project. You’ll then focus on a subject of your choice and through research, development and testing, create a bespoke design project which truly represents your own specific interests as a designer.

You’ll also benefit from working alongside other Masters students from Branding and Identity, Design and Illustration, providing you with the opportunity to collaborate

Key features

Develop a project tailored to your own personal interests and career aspirations
Engage with industry by undertaking short internships and studio visits.
Work in our dedicated Art & Design postgraduate studio
Benefit from regular lectures from leading figures in the design industry
Attend workshops such as Locating your Practice as a Graphic Designer, Typography and Branding and Ideation for designers in addition to technical workshops
Opt for an additional advanced research module if you’re thinking of progressing to PhD or Professional Doctorate study.

Campus Information

City Campus

The City Campus is typical of Nottingham itself. It’s a place that’s big enough to inspire, and compact enough to provide a sense of community; one where our best and proudest traditions sit shoulder to shoulder with new theories, new practice and new possibilities. It’s the same mix of heritage and sass that sums up the city we love.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We’ll support and encourage you to undertake short internships and studio visits to engage with industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter industry competitions and take on live projects.

Recent examples have included:

RSA competition briefs
Creative Conscience competitions – focused on ethically conscious design
collaborative projects with galleries such as Nottingham Contemporary.
You’ll benefit from guest lectures from visiting professionals who will cover a wide range of creative and professional practice.

Recent guests have come from companies such as:

Baxter and Bailey
Landor Brand consulting and Design
Chrissie Levett from Creative Conscience Awards
social media consultant, Debbiedooodah.

You’ll also benefit from design graduates returning to give guest lectures through our Graphic Design Symposium. Recent visiting alumni include Reece Hines, brand strategist for Blup, and Stuart Watson, creative director of Nomad.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn entrepreneurship skills through business development courses (such as The Hive’s HeadStart program), and attend events held by industry experts and organizations. You will keep a professional journal, which you will develop throughout the course to become an in-depth examination of current professional theory and practice in your specialist subject area. You will also attend work-related learning sessions on topics such as self-promotion and marketing, interview skills, and CV and portfolio building.

PSW Opportunity

2 Year

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

2.2 honours degree in a related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and / or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham , England ,United Kingdom