Taught course
Visual Communication
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in visual communication, graphic design, illustration, or another relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. All applicants will be asked to submit an online portfolio in support of their application.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 6.0.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Shape the future of communication with this MA in Visual Communication.
Master storytelling across print, digital, and emerging technologies, exploring image-making, typography, interaction, and design while critically engaging with visual media’s social and theoretical contexts.
Work with cutting-edge tools, including Portsmouth’s industry-leading XR facilities, and collaborate on real-world projects with external professional bodies. Develop expertise in photography, illustration, graphic design, and moving image while crafting cross-platform strategies that push creative boundaries.
Whether you're a graduate refining your creative voice or an industry professional expanding your skills, this course prepares you to communicate complex ideas and create meaningful narratives. Graduates go on to careers in UX design, publishing, advertising, media production, and beyond—using design to promote diversity, advocate for sustainability, and harness AR and VR to inspire change.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- University Admissions Centre
- admissions@port.ac.uk
- Phone
- 023 9284 5566