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Communication Design

Overview

Kick-start your career in publishing with an MA that will train you to create original publications using specialist software. Develop vital editorial and marketing skills, and network with industry professionals at London Book Fair and learn to create original publications using specialist software.

After successfully completing our one-semester Pre-Masters, you will develop strong editorial and marketing skills as a University of Plymouth student. This unique postgraduate degree encapsulates three key creative industries: illustration, graphic design and publishing.

Working in a mixed studio environment supported by tutorials, lectures, and workshops delivered by experienced staff and visiting professionals, you will enhance your practice, boosting your career prospects and employability.

Duration

  • One semester

Intakes

  • January
  • May

Fees

  • £9,950

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Programme Details

Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: January and May

Modules

  • Critical Thinking

50% Coursework / 50% Exams

To develop a range of critical thinking skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level. Improve students’ command of English to an appropriate level and enhance their communication skills (written and oral).

  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

50% Coursework / 50% Exams

To develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level.

To develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life.

To develop independent learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development

Improve their command of English to an appropriate level and enhance their skills in using English in the business context.

  • Research Methods

100% Coursework

To develop an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study.

To develop an understanding of how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Improve their command of English to an appropriate level and enhance their skills in using English.

Full Programme Specification (PDF)

Careers

  • Graduates have gone on to work for HarperCollins and Macmillan Publishers.

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Why we chose UPIC

Hear from our students about what helped them choose Plymouth, and what is so special about their experiences as a student at UPIC.

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