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MA Design (Communication)
For graduates in graphic design, illustration, photography or marketing who want to develop a personal visual style across media. Ends with a project for an external client or real-world challenge.
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Potential funding at Arts University Plymouth
Merit-based Creative Scholarships of up to £2,000 for first-year UG and PG international students (automatic consideration after portfolio submission), plus two Pro-Vice-Chancellor's Creative Excellence Awards of £2,500 for BA applicants.
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A clearer look at MA Design (Communication)
For graduates in graphic design, illustration, photography or marketing who want to develop a personal visual style across media. Ends with a project for an external client or real-world challenge.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on consumer behaviour, segmentation and positioning, brand, communications and campaign planning, market research and evidence-led marketing decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Consumer behaviour, segmentation and positioning
- Brand, communications and campaign planning
- Market research and evidence-led marketing decisions
- Creative research and concept development
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Customer research
- Campaign planning
- Brand communication
- Marketing performance evaluation
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy understanding audiences and turning research into persuasive, measurable marketing activity. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Marketing executive
- Brand coordinator
- Market research analyst
- Communications specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above (or equivalent); creative practice and experience also considered at interview.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university equivalent to a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
- English alternatives
- An English language test is required for Sri Lankan applicants
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on aup.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Arts University Plymouth before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.