Graphic Design

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

Overview 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.

Eligibility This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

Course highlights

  • 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
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Portsmouth

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2141 Web design professionals
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3421 Interior designers
    3411 Artists
    3429 Design occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design