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Communication Design
Design thinking is an essential tool for understanding the world around us, and at a time of unprecedented environmental, political and technological change, the world needs brave creative thinkers now more than ever. On this progressive master’s course, you’l…
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The School of Communication
Design thinking is an essential tool for understanding the world around us, and at a time of unprecedented environmental, political and technological change, the world needs brave creative thinkers now more than ever. On this progressive master’s course, you’ll learn to build authentic and innovative solutions for positive change. Working both collaboratively and with individual focus, you’ll develop critical, theoretical and practice-based skills through experimental making, design challenges and research-orientated briefs. Whether you’re looking to refresh your practice, change career direction or strengthen your skills, you’ll learn from design professionals and academics and emerge with a curious, empathetic and purposeful practice ready for a range of careers in the creative industries. Why study at — ? Learn from award-winning design professionals, visiting lecturers and provocative thinkers from around the world. Join an inclusive and multidisciplinary postgraduate community, where diverse perspectives and shared, diagnostic learning help define your creative practice. Experience real world insights into industry and emerging approaches to creative and experimental design through optional external studio visits, research trips and professional placements. Work in a dedicated studio on our subtropical — Campus.
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We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and an demonstrable interest in the subject. We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APEL applicants using experience to apply should note there is an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.
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