Courses-Master-Digital Technologies

Visual Communication Design (Management)

MA

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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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What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Visual Communication Design (Management) student

About institution

Arden University makes higher education accessible for everyone, offering a wide array of flexible degrees (online learning and blended learning) that fit around your life and your needs. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other commitments, Arden’s approach allows you to study on your own terms without sacrificing quality. Plus, it was recently ranked 16th out of 149 UK universities for student satisfaction.

Modules

Year 1

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

Entry requirements

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £8,500 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. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Please submit an enquiry to find out more or use our calculator to estimate how much Maintenance Loan you can get and how much you will have to repay per month once you finish your course.
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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. See our DET course.

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