Overview

Through applied and speculative studio projects, the two-year University of Arkansas - Master of Design in Communication Design prepares students for emerging roles the field can play in involving communities in participatory design processes that generate equitable and sustainable solutions to design problems.

The curriculum also addresses a research-led professional context increasingly defined by information, product, and service ecologies in which digital technologies are primary means of delivery and venues for citizen and consumer experiences.

Aims of the Program

Through coursework, research, faculty mentorship, and the completion of their thesis students will:

_Explore power sharing and ethical relationships between designers and communities in solving social problems.
_Frame scenarios in which design intervention shapes preferrable consequences in a variety of contexts.
_Explore the various technological and visual strategies that inform design decisions and applications across different types of problems.
_Develop a perspective on design, assessing the evolution of the field and its role in society.
_Evaluate and select design methods appropriate to the task and the collaborative and participatory goals of the program.
_Apply storytelling methods to construct compelling design narratives and arguments supported by evidence and citation.
_Demonstrate equitable and culturally responsive attitudes that define leadership in teaching and practice.
_Interpret and apply theories and principles from design and other fields in writing and studio work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design and Technology
Design and Communities
Design Theory: Past, Present and the Future
Design Pedagogy and Leadership
Design Writing and Dissemination
Communication Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fayetteville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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General requirements

A brief statement describing why the applicant is interested in the Master of Design degree
A 1-2 page autobiographical statement outlining the applicant’s education, experiences, achievements, and goals for graduate study
A one-page statement addressing the applicant’s perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Resumé/Curriculum Vitae
A professional portfolio comprising 12 projects captured as digital images and uploaded as directed with appropriate attributions.
A PDF of unofficial transcripts from all previous college/universities attended. GPA of 2.85 and above
3 letters of recommendation
English Proficiency Test Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30006 USD / year

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30006 USD / year

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In-State

11032 USD / year

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Living costs

Fayetteville

United States

930 - 1350 USD / month

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