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Graphic Design MA (Online)

Study Method Online
Provider Falmouth University
Start Date September 2026
Falmouth University

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Course overview

With the emergence of new technologies in the field of graphic design, a changing business landscape and pressing economic, social and environmental challenges, the industry is calling for brave and original creatives to make bold new strides with their work.  

Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international scale, applying academic and research practices to your own work. Drawing from Falmouth’s renowned history of design education, you will be supported by industry-active designers to challenge your capabilities and hone your unique creative perspective through a richer, global understanding. Joining a diverse online community of fellow creatives, you will master new skills, learn to critically engage with the world around you, and help shape the future of the industry.  

Whether your ambitions lie in forging your own business, working in a studio or joining a research environment, you will be encouraged to unpack your ethos as a designer, orientating your work in relation to the complex socio-political and environmental issues that define our time. 

Job outcomes

  • Graphic Designer

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What you'll learn

Across a series of research-led projects with practical elements, you will position your work in response to a range of contemporary cultural concerns and critical dialogues. You will be prompted to form a design response to a set of briefs that will challenge your creative skillset and encourage you to push the boundaries of the medium. As part of this process, you will engage with research as a fundamental aspect of the design process.

You will develop a foundation of theoretical knowledge and contextual awareness that will provide depth to your practice, allowing you to communicate with confidence, precision and purpose.

Modules

The modules have been specifically designed to be studied in a non-linear order, with the order in which you’ll study the modules depending on when you begin the course.

MA

You will need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit Major Project (180 credits in total). All modules on the course are compulsory and must be passed in order to complete the award.

PGDip

You will need to complete four 30-credit modules (120 credits in total), and will not complete a Major Project.

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

2 years

Based on the total learning time for the Postgraduate online courses, an average study week can be up to 25 hours. As our online courses are intended to be flexible, the time required to study will vary based on the level of study, the module week, and individual learning pace. 

Delivery

You'll learn through a blend of recorded learning content, learning activities, guest talks, tasks and discussion forums, which you'll access via our dedicated virtual learning environment. This is also where you'll find all key documentation, get course announcements and access extensive learning resources.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. 

Portfolio 

You will need to submit a digital portfolio of your graphic design practice. This may include previous project work and your current work-in-progress. It can take the form of a link to your blog or website and/or be presented as an interactive PDF. This will help the academic team assess your suitability for the MA Graphic Design. 

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Course features

Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Join a culturally and geographically diverse learning environment, networking and debating graphic design practices with the flexibility to study from your own location

  • Work on industry-set briefs, sharpen your research skills and contribute to the future of graphic design practice

  • Acquire and embed the skills needed to develop your graphic design career or business venture

  • Have the chance to attend optional in-person events, such as course trips to international design studios

Resources and support

  • Dedicated easy-to-use virtual learning environment (VLE)

  • Accessible online audio / visual content

  • A Student Advisor to support you throughout your studies and access to our Student Support Services

  • Access to our Employability Service

  • 24/7 access to Falmouth's extensive online library of contextual books, journals and resources

  • Access to online software tutorials at LinkedIn Learning

  • Students' Union community

  • Optional in-person events

  • Invitation to attend alumni events

Assessment

All assessments are through online submission. Assignments on MA Graphic Design (Online) can typically include:  

  • Practice-based assignments, for example designing a digital tool or process to aid collaboration 

  • Research-based assignments, for example reflecting on a cultural narrative (either historical or contemporary) which has received only limited critical attention. 

  • Work-based assignments that are grounded in your existing practice, where you apply tools such as storytelling or market research. 

Payment options

Funding for online study is different to on-campus study. Download a course guide for information about both tuition fees and how you can fund your online study.

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About Falmouth University

Level up your career with a transformational online degree from Falmouth University. With over a century of art school history behind us, creativity is the foundation of everything we do. But we’re always pushing forward, fusing creativity with technology to forge new disciplines and invent the industries of tomorrow. All online courses are studied 100% remotely, enabling you to achieve your creative ambitions at a time and place that suits you. Studying online at Falmouth University means you can:
  • Join our global community of creatives defining the future.
  • Study with a platform developed by award-winning learning designers - and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees.
  • Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers.
You can work while studying online The design of our online degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere. You can also study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. All recorded learning content can be replayed at any time, so it can fit around work or lifestyle commitments. Get supportive, rigorous degree-level teaching online Studying online is the ideal option for those looking for flexibility while elevating their creative career prospects. Our online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught and learned online. This means that they're crafted specifically for you to study remotely. Through a combination of recorded learning content, learning activities, tutorials, and collaborative work, you'll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity, and develop professional skills and expertise that make you ready for industry. Creative collaboration Here at Falmouth, we encourage open innovation throughout your online studies. This might mean participating in stimulating discussions with your fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills. It'll give you the chance to push each other's creative boundaries and connect with your global learning community. In-person events We offer optional in-person events for our online students that usually happen twice a year. They're great opportunities to meet your peers and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions. You'll hear from industry experts, offering professional contexts for your learning and a deeper insight into your chosen industry.

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