Overview

Working in a mixed studio environment, supported by tutorials, lectures and workshops delivered by experienced staff and visiting professionals, you will enhance your practice, boosting your career prospects and employability.

Through a process of learning-by-doing, students in the Communication Design course from University of Plymouth develop the skills required to produce creative outputs and research-oriented studies, gain an understanding of the application of technical knowledge to creative situations, and explore how theory and action inform each other.

Careers

The graduates will develop the business skills and portfolio required to start their own businesses or enter the workforce with a wealth of experience. Graduates will also be prepared to move on to PhD study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Situated Practice and Knowledge Exchange

Research Project / Dissertation

Communication Practice

Immersive Media and XR

Spatial Storytelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Communication Studies View 393 other Masters in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second degree in a related discipline such as Illustration, Publishing or Graphic Design (or similar design-related discipline such as Art, Creative Writing, Digital Media, among others), or a lower second, combined with evidence of the potential to achieve at Level 7, through the presentation of a strong portfolio of creative work.
Suitable references from previous academic institutions and/or employers.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £560 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Plymouth

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