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MA TYPEFACE DESIGN

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Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months

Start date: September 2017

  • The global reference programme in the field
  • First university-based programme in this subject
  • Highly international student body, with a wide range of backgrounds
  • Programme combines practical and academic elements into a signature model for design education
  • Design and research areas are global in perspective, with a wide variety of typographic scripts covered

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:

  • Typeface design: core seminars
  • Typeface design: reflective practice
  • Dissertation

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

How much will it cost?

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?

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.

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