Flexible online learning

The MA in Graphic Design (Online) at Falmouth University allows students to access a huge breadth of cross cultural resources, through exclusive lectures, guest lectures, podcasts, professional practice interviews, presentations, workshop challenges, live weekly webinars and the Ideas Wall, our discussion forum which we use to share ideas and inspiration. The overall experience is designed to be highly flexible, allowing students to confidently balance work, life and part time studies.

Contributors

The course is delivered by a range of subject leading academics, industry experts and globally recognised designers.

Students have exclusive access to original guest lectures, podcasts and interviews, which are unique to the course and offer professional guidance and advice throughout your studies. Professional practice contributors include Simon Manchipp / Someone (pictured right), Sarah Boris (pictured, right), Patrick Thomas, Anthony Burill, Julian House and Adrian Talbot / Intro, Sam Winston, Maziar Raein, Matthew Jones and Michelle Dona / Accept and Proceed (pictured, right), Colophon Foundry, Andrew Sanigar / Thames & Hudson, Angharad Lewis, Hamish MakGill, Darren Wall / Read Only Memory, Eden Spiekermann, Regular Practice, Torsten Posselt / Feld (pictured, right), Studio Dumbar, Verònica Fuerte / Hey, Bompas & Parr, Offshore Studio and Vince Frost.

Pioneers of the design field are also on hand for unique live webinars and guest lectures to inspire students and help develop their graphic design skills.These exclusive live events are arranged throughout the course and past speakers include: Matt Willey, Jim Sutherland / Studio Sutherl&, Richard Baird / BP&O, Yuki Kappeshello / Ordinary magazine, Craig Oldham, Neef Rehman / Us Two, Mads Wildgaard / Bold Decisions, Dan Carroll / Open as Usual, Alexis Mark, Alex Fergusson / Rapha, Lawrence Azzerrad, Netta Peltola, and Tom Foley / Monotype.

Who is eligible to apply?

This MA is a globally recognised graphic design qualification and we currently recruit students from all over the World. Our current cohort of students are from the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, China, Asia, Western Asia, New Zealand and India.

To qualify for the course prospective students are expected to hold an honours degree in equivalent in areas such as Graphic Design, Typography, Visual Communication, Illustration, Photography, Fashion, Textiles, Animation, Film or Fine Art. We also accept applicants with no undergraduate degree who demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject and process related skills and knowledge whether self-taught or gained through industry experience.

“When you are at university the opportunity to mix and meet a wide range of people is great, this platform opens that up on a global scale.”
Benjamin Parfitt (MA Graphic Design online student)

Subjects and coursework

The course provides an exciting space for students to learn, network and develop their own graphic design practice in a way that is future proof, globally accessible and relevant to the issues that matter to the creative industries today.

Students explore a wide range of creative disciplines to acquire new professional skills that are relevant to their graphic design career or business venture. To achieve this new learning, students are challenged by set project briefs, exciting workshop challenges and develop self-initiated projects that explore an array of fields including: graphic design, typography, publishing, editorial design, design for social good, service design, digital design, motion graphics, new media, the business and operational side of design and entrepreneurialism.

“The briefs were open-ended enough to work anywhere you were based in; devised to broaden critical thinking beyond the traditional notions of graphic design. Even with some years of experience under my belt, there was always something new to take away each week.”
Winnie Wu (MA Graphic Design online student)

News and events

The majority of the course is taught remotely, however we understand the importance for students and staff to meet in person. This is why we organise industry focused events that allow students to meet face to face to discuss design, visual culture, inspiration, experiences and simply forge friendships. Students will have the opportunity to attend two optional events (Covid19 restrictions apply) over the duration of the two year course.

We encourage our MA Graphic Design students to participate in industry set competitions. For the Application and Interactions module we task students with answering one of the  Creative Conscience competition briefs and this year we’re very proud that Tony Clarkson was awarded for his OPPO project, which tackles mental health in the emergency services. 

“This course offers you the opportunity to take a deeper look at yourself, the industry and the world around you, essentially helping you become more informed and a better graphic designer.”
Jamie Baldwin (MA Graphic Design online student)