Graphic Design

This MA Graphic Design course will deepen your understanding of graphic design and its associated disciplines and skills.

You'll explore different design methodologies – such as typography and publication design – and apply them to ‘real-world’ situations. You'll channel your design skills while creating professional links in various creative industries and communities.

This Master’s in Graphic Design will provide you with the expertise and support you need to develop your practice, sharpen your skills and grow your career in graphic design and other creative industries: opening up possibilities for future employment and entrepreneurship when you graduate.

If you’re an ambitious, intellectually curious creative looking to develop your work to meet the ever-changing demands of the creative industries, then our Graphic Design Master’s course is for you.

• Produce inspiring graphic design, utilising our specialist workshops – including facilities for screen printing, etching and letterpress, laser cutting, dye sublimation printing and digital fabric printing, and the latest professional software and equipment employed by professionals in the industry
• Engage in strong critical dialogue with peers and academic staff in relation to your work
• Strengthen your understanding of graphic design through an in-depth, research-focused approach, which will help you to develop your confidence and bring creativity to your practical work
• Hear from inspirational guest speakers from the world of design
• Plan and produce a personal project to showcase your skills

Career planning

During your course you'll have expert career support from our Careers and Employability Centre, your tutors and our Business and Law Career-Ready Programme. This support will continue for 5 years after you graduate.

Career support

You'll benefit from:

- Networking events

- Regular emails from the Career Ready Programme sharing job opportunities, application tips and events

- Applied projects with companies such as IBM, Boeing and Hampshire County Council

- Workshops to enhance your employability skills

- Recruitment events including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair

- 1-to-1 appointments

- CV and cover letter advice

- Interview preparation and practice

- Support starting your own business

• Graphic design
• Typographic design
• Type design
• Website design
• Digital media design
• Magazine/book design and publishing
• Television and film industries
• Art direction
• Design management
• Research