Graphic Design MA
University of Central Lancashire
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Graphic Design MA at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £23000 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £18000 - £30000 | £22500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23131 | £25010 | £28792 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20700 - £25694 | £19794 - £30100 | £23742 - £35267 |
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Course Description
On our MA Graphic Design (with optional Professional Placement) course you’ll have the opportunity to develop your own choice of personal topic(s) within the wide arena of visual communication. This will be guided by your research and support from your supervisor.
- The course is rooted in visual communication research, underpinned by theory, with an emphasis on enabling you to develop a very personal body of practical work. We’ll encourage you to generate a unique line of enquiry through developing new ideas and challenging traditional design boundaries. By the end of your programme, you should have generated a contemporary body of work that has advanced your skills to a professional level in preparation for your future in the creative industries.
- The course modules challenge you to advance your critical and creative thinking skills in graphic design, across both traditional and digital media, whether that involves getting to grips with established graphics disciplines like typography, editorial, branding and packaging, or working with digital tools to create concepts for moving image, websites, apps and other new media.
- You’ll be taught in a friendly studio atmosphere with the opportunity to mix with all the other MA students in the School. You will be able to explore various traditional print techniques, such as letterpress and screenprint in our specialist workshops. Then we have a full spectrum of digital print facilities for large format printing onto different material, laser cutting and 3D printing.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design MA at University of Central Lancashire
| 35% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 2.5
- Others - Further English courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field.
Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits.
Professional experience in the field of graphic design or a related art and design area.
A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application.
**IELTS: Score of 6**5 or above.
A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere such as North America: Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
All applicants are requested to submit digital supporting material and where possible will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Graphic Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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