Visual Communication

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

About this course

Overview Shape the future of communication with this MA in Visual Communication.

Master storytelling across print, digital, and emerging technologies, exploring image-making, typography, interaction, and design while critically engaging with visual media’s social and theoretical contexts.

Work with cutting-edge tools, including Portsmouth’s industry-leading XR facilities, and collaborate on real-world projects with external professional bodies. Develop expertise in photography, illustration, graphic design, and moving image while crafting cross-platform strategies that push creative boundaries.

Whether you're a graduate refining your creative voice or an industry professional expanding your skills, this course prepares you to communicate complex ideas and create meaningful narratives. Graduates go on to careers in UX design, publishing, advertising, media production, and beyond—using design to promote diversity, advocate for sustainability, and harness AR and VR to inspire change.

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Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2141 Web design professionals
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3421 Interior designers
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories 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