MA Information Design

Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months

Start date: September 2017

Access to world-class collections and archives
Learn to apply a user-centred approach to support design decisions and generate new design opportunities
Practice within a research-intensive environment, where equal emphasis is placed on design theory and practice
Develop effective communication and visual systems
Produce functional, aesthetic and highly crafted complex documents, interfaces and interaction environments

Quick look entry requirements

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no element less than 6.0 (or equivalent)

Entry requirements: At least 2:1 honours (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a design or design-relevant subject or, for exceptional candidates without such a degree, convincing evidence of relevant professional experience. Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio and an example of academic writing as part of the application process.

What will you study?

Sample modules:

Information design: practice (design projects)
Information design: core (seminars and essays)
Dissertation

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

How much will it cost?

New UK/EU students: £7,180 per year

New international students: £15,270 per year

Additional Costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. 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 and other EU countries 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.

The fees given are for entry in the academic year starting in September 2017, and will be confirmed in your offer letter. You can find more information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

What career can you have?

Our graduates have an excellent employment record. Many take up positions in type design studios, with publishers and general design studios, and wayfinding and information design studios. Others develop their own businesses, or take up managerial roles in creative firms. Employers include Apple, Monotype, Microsoft Typography, Victoria & Albert Museum, Oxford University Press, Financial Times and Nokia.