Ravensbourne University London - MA Design Communication

Ravensbourne University London

MA Design Communication

Why study this Design Communication master's degree?

  1. See your creative visions come to life
  2. Tap into exceptional industry connections
  3. Develop your business acumen 
  4. Establish a critical design practice
  5. Immerse yourself in emerging technologies and methodologies
  6. Respond to society and user needs to augment your design skills
  7. Create dynamic interacting spaces
  8. Study in a stunning new building in London's Design District
  9. Be a legacy-maker for The Institute of Creativity and Technology

Supercharge your visual communication design skills

In our exciting new MA Design Communication course, you will gain the knowledge, confidence and professional acumen to creatively position services, systems and need-driven design products.

You will respond to societal and user needs to expand your graphic communication design skills. You will be immersed in the tools and processes of digital design and emerging technologies, whilst exploring the value of design thinking and services in a bustling marketplace.

Entry Requirements

  • In order to be eligible for a course, you will need to be a competent speaker and writer of English. This applies if you are from the European Union (EU) or a country outside the EU.
  • You need to provide us with an IELTS or equivalent English language qualification, which demonstrates a minimum of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub test) or CEFR Level B2 in each component.

Career Prospects

Once you've studied a Design Communication master's degree course, possible career paths include the following job titles: 

  • Design Planner
  • Design Strategist
  • Senior Innovation Strategist
  • Director of Product Development
  • Director of Innovation Methods
  • Director of User Research
  • Brand Strategist
  • Director of Interaction Design
  • Senior Information Architect
  • Director of Strategy and New Business Development
  • Digital Enterprise Strategist
  • Director of Experience Design
  • Senior UX Researcher and Strategist

Course Details

Key study topics

  • Experiment across design systems and communication design strategies, focusing on user-centred design thinking and production
  • Explore information design systems, hierarchies, networks and spaces of experiences both physical and digital
  • Create powerful ideas and utilise the best channels and tools to reach your markets and target audience effectively
  • Explore advanced professional practice in contemporary communication design, from visual identity, publishing and design authorship, to marketing communications, digital marketing and social engagement
  • Explore approaches to innovative communication solutions based on design thinking, systems thinking and business strategy, supported by market research, problem-solving methodologies and the application of cutting-edge technology
  • Hone specialist design skills and build an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies within the digital media, creative industries and commercial and not-for-profit sectors 

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