MAGraphic Arts
| Study location | United Kingdom, Bristol, City Campus |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 18 months |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Course code | W21D12 |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) We are looking for highly motivated students with skills and experience in graphic design, illustration or related subjects. Usually applicants will have an undergraduate degree, but applicants with other qualifications or professional experience are also encouraged to apply. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 with 5.5 in each component |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application. As part of your application we ask for a personal statement (approximately 500/600 words) with detailed responses to:
A relevant portfolio is required. All applicants are carefully reviewed and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Interviewees should be able to show a portfolio of their current practical work that includes evidence of developmental stages and process, as well as final outcomes. We look for an awareness of current debates within design and a commitment to developing original content for the production of new work. Skype or telephone interviews will be arranged for international applicants. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates enter or continue employment in the creative industries as freelance designers whilst others run their own companies or work for large clients. Recent graduates have taken up positions at: The Creative Place Ltd, London; Graham & Green, London; and Proctor & Stevenson, Bristol. Others have secured work producing packaging design for supermarkets like Asda and Lidl. Some work in the education sector at Universities and Colleges in this country and beyond including University of Liverpool, University of Gloucester, Southampton Solent University, Filton College, Weston College, plus institutions abroad.
Students can also progress to PhD study at UWE and elsewhere.