The Graphic Design MA with Integrated International Pre-Masters at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is designed for aspiring postgraduate graphic designers who need to strengthen their academic and English language skills before commencing Master's-level study. This integrated programme addresses the specific needs of students from non-UK educational backgrounds, providing a supportive pathway to postgraduate success. You will explore advanced specialist tools, methods, and concepts within graphic design practice, developing your research capabilities and critical understanding of contemporary design discourse. This course is ideal if you are looking to build a robust foundation for your Master's degree and enhance your readiness for the demands of postgraduate academic work.
Studied full-time on campus over two years, this blended learning programme begins with an intensive Pre-Masters year. You will engage in online and face-to-face sessions focused on developing essential study skills, improving English for academic purposes, and refining your research methods. Throughout your studies, you will undertake projects exploring practice and process, professional practice, and culminating in a substantial Major Project. This self-directed final project allows you to integrate your prior experience and newly acquired skills, demonstrating advanced conceptual and technical capability. You will graduate with enhanced confidence and preparedness for a career in the dynamic field of graphic design.