GRAPHIC DESIGN MA

Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

With the emergence of new technologies in the field of graphic design, a changing business landscape and pressing economic, social and environmental challenges, the industry is calling for brave and original creatives to make bold new strides with their work.

Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international scale, applying academic and research practices to your own work. Drawing from Falmouth’s renowned history of design education, you will be supported by industry-active designers to challenge your capabilities and hone your unique creative perspective through a richer, global understanding. Joining a diverse online community of fellow creatives, you will master new skills, learn to critically engage with the world around you, and help shape the future of the industry.

Whether your ambitions lie in forging your own business, working in a studio or joining a research environment, you will be encouraged to unpack your ethos as a designer, orientating your work in relation to the complex socio-political and environmental issues that define our time.
Why study this course at Falmouth?

- Join a culturally and geographically diverse learning environment, networking and debating graphic design practices with the flexibility to study from your own location
- Work on industry-set briefs, sharpen your research skills and contribute to the future of graphic design practice
- Acquire and embed the skills needed to develop your graphic design career or business venture
- Have the chance to attend optional in-person events, such as course trips to international design studios
This graphic design course will push you to assert yourself as an adaptable and highly knowledgeable designer. You will emerge from your MA in Graphic Design (Online) as a skilled and thoughtful individual, with the confidence to take on the next ambitious steps in your design career.  

Careers and employability service

In addition to the guidance offered by our tutors, you can also access our careers and employability service throughout your studies, and for life.

Our expert team will help you identify potential opportunities in the UK or internationally, prepare for job interviews, advise you on starting up your own business, and more.