5.0
5 reviews
  • Its like a village there is no internet here and you can't even download a let alone a pdf file.
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  • I have a positive experience so far, The Hertfordshire university should no. 1 for the benefit its provide.
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  • I quite liked the accomodations here. They are comfortable and coze to study. Students union was a great help. Overall Iam very much enjoying being here.
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Postgraduate

In Hatfield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Hatfield

MA Graphic Design sits within the MA Art and Design programme at the School of Creative Arts. There is strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design, where you will develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.
The aim of the postgraduate programme is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to practice at an advanced level, to foster your creativity and enhance your employment opportunities. You will work alongside artists and designers who are involved with a wide variety of media and forms. Induction, seminars and social events for students and staff mean that you will be part of a friendly and supportive postgraduate community, which also includes film makers, musicians and professionals working in new media. Senior research staff and internationally renowned artists work with postgraduate students, helping you to develop original and challenging work.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hatfield (Herefordshire)
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University of Hertfordshire (College Lane Campus), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open
JanuaryEnrolment now open

About this course

MA Graphic Design degree will develop your professional skills as a graphic designer.You will work with design professionals of international standing.This Master's degree gives you the opportunity to work in professional and industrial contexts.Opportunity to spend a semester in Germany at the prestigious Hochschule Mannheim as part of your course.See examples of work and course news on the MA Graphic Design BlogThis award can also be taken on a distance learning pathway online.Take a look at our MA Design Leaflet.

Particular emphasis is given to providing you with the skills necessary to further your career as a graphic designer. The course is designed to help you understand and work within the contemporary industrial environment and particular attention is given to helping you acquire entrepreneurial skills.

An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a field relevant to the award you want to study. If you do not have a degree, you will need to show you have appropriate professional experience and skills to benefit from the course. We may also be able to take into account accredited prior learning (APL) or accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

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Reviews

5.0
excellent
  • Its like a village there is no internet here and you can't even download a let alone a pdf file.
    |
  • I have a positive experience so far, The Hertfordshire university should no. 1 for the benefit its provide.
    |
  • I quite liked the accomodations here. They are comfortable and coze to study. Students union was a great help. Overall Iam very much enjoying being here.
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4.9
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student reviewer

5.0
01/01/2022
About the course: Its like a village there is no internet here and you can't even download a let alone a pdf file.
What I would highlight: Its like a village there is no internet here and you can't even download a let alone a pdf file.
What could be improved: nothing to improve
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
22/11/2018
What I would highlight: I have a positive experience so far, The Hertfordshire university should no. 1 for the benefit its provide.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
01/09/2018
What I would highlight: I quite liked the accomodations here. They are comfortable and coze to study. Students union was a great help. Overall Iam very much enjoying being here.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
25/05/2018
What I would highlight: The educational opportunities and social life are very good, take a balance of learning and having fun with new friends.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Tim

5.0
01/05/2018
What I would highlight: This place is overall a pretty good to live in, events happen regularly here making students feel excited all the way long.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2022
2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years

Subjects

  • Staff
  • Design
  • Art design
  • Media
  • Art
  • Media planning
  • Media Marketing
  • Arts management
  • Management Development
  • Art Direction

Course programme

Structure

Level 7

Core Modules

  • Creative Economies - 15 Credits
  • Major Study: Graphic Design - 60 Credits
  • Research and Enquiry - 15 Credits
  • Practice 1: Design - 30 Credits
  • Practice 2: Design - 30 Credits
  • Discourse and Reflection: Design - 30 Credits

Optional
  • Research and Enquiry (Online) - 15 Credits
  • Creative Economies (Online) - 15 Credits
Teaching methods

This course is designed to help you develop your practice and give you the skills recovery to further your career in industry both in the UK and abroad. The course includes practice based modules where you will explore and develop your work as a graphic designer. It also contains course or research skills, entrepreneurialism and professional practice. The final part of the course enables you to complete a major project.

Additional information

International Students £12500 for the 2018/2019 academic year

MA Graphic Design

Price on request