MA CREATIVE ENTERPRISE (COMMUNICATION DESIGN PATHWAY)

Year of entry
2022
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months
Part Time: 24 months

Year of entry
2022
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months
Part Time: 24 months

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Start date: September 2022

Have ambitions to pursue a career in the fast-growing creative sector? Our MA Creative Enterprise: Communication Design programme combines leading academic expertise from the School of Arts and Communication Design and Henley Business School.

It will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to progress in entrepreneurial careers within start-ups and creative firms.

Develop strategic and creative thinking skills and learn to apply design thinking to business
Major themes include information design, service design, user experience and brand identity
Suited to those who wish to advance their career in the design industry
Modules in design practice, entrepreneurship, management and intellectual property
Access to dedicated studio facilities

For more information, please visit the Typography and Graphic Design website.

Overview

It will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to progress in entrepreneurial careers within start-ups and creative firms.

Develop strategic and creative thinking skills and learn to apply design thinking to business
Major themes include information design, service design, user experience and brand identity
Suited to those who wish to advance their career in the design industry
Modules in design practice, entrepreneurship, management and intellectual property
Access to dedicated studio facilities

For more information, please visit the Typography and Graphic Design website.

Doing a challenging part-time MA at the University of Reading alongside my demanding job as a Senior Wayfinding Designer has greatly helped me in extending my knowledge, in developing my skills and in sharpening my design thinking.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for 2022 entry have not yet been confirmed. Entry requirements for 2021 entry were:

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 (or equivalent)

Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a design-related subject. For exceptional candidates without such a degree, you will need convincing evidence of relevant professional experience. In most cases, a relevant practice portfolio and an example of academic writing are also required.

Structure

Sample modules:

Strategic information design
User-centred design methods
Management in creative and cultural organisations
Financing for entrepreneurship
Intellectual property law: copyright and design

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £TBC (to be confirmed for 2022 entry) per year

New international students: £TBC (to be confirmed for 2022 entry) per year

Tuition fee information

The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional Costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Students studying creative enterprise gain the skills and expertise to progress in entrepreneurial careers, either pursuing start-up opportunities on their own or taking leading managerial roles in creative firms.

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