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Design Management

MA

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✅ Academic Qualifications:

You should have an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

Applicants will need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Course overview

The MA Visual Communication Design degree allows you to put your artistic talent to the forefront while learning crucial modern business skills both within and outside of the sector. This Master is intended for upcoming leaders who will utilise creative leadership techniques and design management tactics to drive innovation and success in their organisations. You’ll become an extraordinary problem solver with highly transferable business abilities that will be of actual value to a wide range of firms in a variety of industries.

The MA Visual Communication Design is a graduate-level degree that demonstrates mastery of a subject in the humanities or fine arts. This degree integrates understanding of design concepts and new communication media.
The course will teach professionals how to think about, develop and enhance innovative designs. The programs also include design concepts for specific media or goals, such as exhibits, advertising, branding and websites. Graphic design, motion graphics, and mobile design are examples of coursework topics. Many degree programs don’t ask students to have prior communication or graphic design expertise, making this degree an appealing alternative for those looking to change industries.

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Assessments

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. Throughout the course, you will be able to demonstrate your progress using a number of creative evaluation methods designed to help you demonstrate your passion and ability for design thinking and management. These methods include:
  • Portfolios
  • Group and individual projects
  • Exams
  • Presentations

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £9.500

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.

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Study & Career progression

You’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned about design thinking and business management in a variety of other fields outside of the creative industry, including but not limited to:
  • Design manager
  • Senior designer
  • Strategic design manager
  • Innovation designer
  • Design and brand consultancy
  • Design communication management
  • In-house design and marketing roles
  • UX/UI Lead Designer or Human Centred Design Specialist
  • Research and Development
  • Customer Experience Researcher
  • Innovation Consultant
  • Experience Lead
  • Change Transformation Designer
  • Service and Experience Design Lead

 

You could also continue your studies, heading to university for a Phd to further your education or apply for a DET.

Design Management

MA

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