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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year Full-Time; 2 years Part-Time
Communication & Media Studies (7) Creative Arts & Design (9)

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Are you a creative individual with a passion for visual communication? Our MA in Visual Communication is the perfect programme for you. This exciting degree will equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in the creative industries or digital marketing sector. With a focus on industry experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and self-initiated research, you'll develop a strong portfolio of practical and theoretical work. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to work on live projects with cultural organizations in Salford and Greater Manchester. To join this programme, you'll need a second class honours degree and a supporting portfolio. International students are also welcome with the appropriate English language qualifications.

About the course

Do you have a passion for relaying complex concepts in a way that people can easily understand? Are you interested in creating and applying your own graphical language across subject areas as diverse as type design, illustration, design for print and web, service design, and design for social impact? If so, our MA Visual Communication degree is for you.

In an age of information overload, visual communication professionals have never been more in demand. Designed to equip you with the skills you need for a professional career in the creative industries or digital marketing sector, this master’s in visual communication is focused on industry experience, interdisciplinary collaboration and self-initiated research.

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Entry Requirements

To join this MA you should have a second class honours degree, 2:2 or above, and a supporting portfolio of practice.#

International students

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5, with no element below 5.5. We accept qualifications from all around the world.

Alternative entry requirements

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

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Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Scholarships for International Students
If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Explore our international scholarships on our website.

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Where is University of Salford

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Scholarships

Value of Scholarship(s)

£3,000

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be applying for the first year of full-time study on this programme, or another eligible postgraduate master’s programme in the 2021-22 academic year. You must hold an offer for an eligible programme, achieve at least a second-class degree and meet your offer conditions by the admission's deadline.

You may apply for this scholarship if you have already been awarded a different scholarship. However, in line with the University of Salford terms and conditions, you can only receive one scholarship - the one with the highest value.

Application Procedure

There is no separate application process for this scholarship. You will be assessed when you apply for your chosen programme of study for the 2021-22 intake. If you are successfully offered this scholarship, you must accept your offer of admission and pay your tuition fee deposit by the deadline specified in order to receive the funding.


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Value of Scholarship(s)

£3,500

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be applying for the first year of full-time study on this, or another eligible master’s programme in our 2021-22 academic year.

You must hold an offer for an eligible programme, achieve a first-class degree and meet your offer conditions by the admission's deadline.

Application Procedure

There is no separate application process for this scholarship. You will be assessed when you apply for your chosen programme of study for our 2021-22 intake. If you are successfully offered this scholarship, you must accept your offer of admission and pay your tuition fee deposit by the deadline specified in order to receive the funding


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