COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA Communication Design program provides a comprehensive and practice-led exploration of contemporary design, focusing on both theory and hands-on application. Core modules guide students through fundamental design practices, concepts, and tools while encouraging experimentation, analysis, and interpretation of creative ideas. Students develop practical skills through workshops, critiques, and project-based learning, exploring both traditional and contemporary methods across physical and digital media. Modules emphasize understanding the contexts, critical perspectives, and concepts that shape contemporary communication design, alongside practical making skills to present work effectively. The program culminates in a final practice-led research project, enabling students to consolidate their skills, apply knowledge independently, and produce a professional portfolio of work. Elective modules offer opportunities to extend expertise into areas such as creative thinking, digital cultures, entrepreneurship, experimental publishing, global marketing, sustainability in business and design, visual culture, and collaborative professional projects. These options allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests and career ambitions while engaging with real-world challenges and professional practices. Throughout the course, students gain experience with advanced tools and technologies, including digital media, interaction design, and modular experimentation, fostering innovation and adaptability. By combining theoretical understanding, practical application, and research-led exploration, the program equips students for dynamic careers in communication design, user experience, and creative industries globally.