MA, PgDip, PgCert Graphic Design (Online)

In a busy, complex world that is always evolving, communication and visual storytelling are more exciting than ever. This Graphic Design MA prepares you with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic creative landscape. 

Drawing from London College of Communication’s expertise in design, you’ll be supported by academics working in industry and bringing experience from their cutting-edge practices. Deep dive into units that will support and challenge you as you find your unique identity in the market. A choice of elective units and awards allows you to strengthen your creative practice in ways that matter to you.

Explore how design can bridge gaps, build identities and share awareness of the social challenges of our time. Investigate through practice how visual communication, typography, editorial, branding and identity or speculative design might be applied creatively in response to our complex and evolving world.

The course inspires you to:

• reflect on your role as a designer
• work on industry-focused briefs to build a portfolio
• respond to social issues
• refine your unique creative identity
• take ownership of your learning process
• explore the power of visual communication
• think globally and act locally.

Start dates

• January
• May
• September

Mode of study

This Graphic Design Master’s course will be delivered fully online, part-time.

Along with having 3 entry points in the year, our online learning model allows you to shape your curriculum in line with your aspirations. At the start of your course, all students will take the mandatory unit, Graphic Design: Practice, Context & Culture. Then, you will choose your elective units from set teaching blocks in the year.

You can also control your pace to graduation by taking breaks or opting for a PgCert or PgDip award. Each unit is delivered over 14 weeks with a short break at the end of each unit.

PgCert (60 credits | 2 units)

Studying the PgCert will take a minimum of 8 months and a maximum of 2 years 8 months.

PgDip (120 credits | 4 units)

Studying the PgDip will take a minimum of 1 year 4 months and a maximum of 3 years 4 months.

MA (180 credits | 6 units)

Studying the MA will take a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years.

Careers and industry

The flexible course structure means every unit serves a different purpose in your learning, offering different skills and knowledge needed to stand out in the graphic design landscape.

London College of Communication graphic design graduates have pursued careers with respected names, including Selfridges and the BBC.

Units

Graphic Design: Practice, Context & Culture (30 credits)

Design Communication (30 credits)

Critical Perspectives (30 credits)

Future Design (30 credits)

Situating Practice (30 credits)

Industry Focus (30 credits)

Systems Thinking & Society (30 credits)

Major Project: Investigate (30 credits)

Major Project: Amplify (30 credits)