Program Overview
The Communication Design at Kutztown University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 572 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Personal Exploration Seminar
- Professional Exploration Seminar
- Grad Sem: Unconventional Type
- Grad Sem: Design Pioneers
- Grad Sem: Emerging Media
- Grad Sem: Contemporary Topics in Design
- Thesis 1: Research Studies (Academic)
- Thesis II: Creative Studies
- Thesis III: Production/Presentation/Exhibitions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Expected minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Official undergraduate transcripts documenting baccalaureate degree.
- Minimum TOEFL of 550 or 79 (online) for international students who did not complete an undergraduate degree at an English instruction institution.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 572 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 572 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kutztown University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kutztown University
Kutztown University
Kutztown, United States
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Kutztown University (KU), is a public university in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months