Program Overview
The Design for Visual Communication at University of the Arts London is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Arts & Design over 8 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 Design for Visual Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design for Visual Communication 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
- Research and Development
- Design Resolution
- Professional and Academic Context
- Workshop Options Project
- Project-centred Exploration and Analysis
- Project Realisation and Report
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have an honours degree in a related subject, or a professional or academic qualification recognised as equivalent to an Honours degree. We welcome applications from non-traditional backgrounds and in particular mature students.
If you do not have the required qualifications, but do have professional experience, you may be eligible to gain credit for previous learning and experience through the Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) i.e. professional experience or a combination of courses and work experience. Your experience is assessed as a learning process and tutors will evaluate that experience for currency, validity, quality and sufficiency.
Some prior knowledge of design software is helpful, but not a requirement for joining the course. Software skills are however NOT taught as part of the course, so if you are unfamiliar with design software, it might be useful to study a part-time software course concurrently or in advance of joining the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts London 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 University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 8 months