MA Graphic Design

Overview

A one-year master's at Farnham taught through two studio modules, two research and professional contexts modules and a major project. A portfolio is reviewed. An Integrated Pre-Masters route is offered to UK and international applicants.

Highlights

• Studio 1
• Research & Professional Contexts 1
• Studio 2
• Major Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience showing ability to study at postgraduate level. A portfolio is required; the detailed portfolio requirements were not read. Integrated Pre-Masters: a recognised bachelor degree or 3-year diploma plus a strong portfolio.

English language

IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section for Master's entry (Pakistan page). Other UCA-approved tests are accepted.

Experience or portfolio

Relevant work experience can count towards entry.

Applicants from Pakistan

Pakistan page: Master's entry needs a Bachelor's of minimum 4 years with 50% overall/GPA 2.6, or a completed Master's, from a recognised university. The page does not state the GPA scale. Source

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.

Scholarships for this course

• Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
• Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant
• Full Fee Payment DiscountGBP 1,000 fee reduction
• UCA Creative Development ScholarshipsGBP 3,000 fee deduction for the first year