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Do you have a passion for relaying complex concepts in a way that people can easily understand? Are you interested in creating and applying your own graphical language across subject areas as diverse as type design, illustration, design for print and web, service design, and design for social impact? If so, our MA Visual Communication degree is for you.

In an age of information overload, visual communication professionals have never been more in demand. Designed to equip you with the skills you need for a professional career in the creative industries or digital marketing sector, this master鈥檚 in visual communication is focused on industry experience, interdisciplinary collaboration and self-initiated research.

What鈥檚 more, You will be studying at the heart of the campus in New Adelphi building, home to all Art, Design and Creative Technology subjects, one of the North West鈥檚 largest creative hubs, with easy access to creative networking opportunities. You鈥檒l also be involved in working on live projects throughout your course, working with key cultural organisations across the cities of Salford and Greater Manchester, which include, amongst others, The Center for Chinese Contemporary Art, Hotbed Press, Islington Mill, Castlefield Gallery, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Artworks, Mark Devereux Projects, Textbook Studios & Salford Art Collection Dr Me and Magma Books.

You will:

• Develop your professional skills in visual communication by combining theory with practical experience.
• Take advantage of opportunities to gain real-world experience through industry placements, interdisciplinary collaborative practice and freelance projects with a range of cultural organisations.
• Build a strong portfolio of applied practical and theoretical work that can be used to evidence your skills and establish your reputation in the industry.

EMPLOYMENT

As a postgraduate student at Salford, you鈥檒l be studying for one of the only visual communication masters in the UK that focuses on equipping you with the hands-on experience you need to take your career to the next level. Throughout your course you鈥檒l have established professional links with art and design networks across the region, meaning you鈥檒l already have a place in the creative community.

Many of our recent graduates have gone on to secure professional roles in animating, graphic designing and advertising. Others have pursued careers in teaching, art directing, web programming and photography. So as a master of arts in visual communication design, the possibilities really are endless.

We work with key cultural organisations within the north-west. These include The Center for Chinese Contemporary Art, Hotbed Press, Islington Mill, Castlefield Gallery, International 3, Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Artworks, Mark Devereux Projects, Textbook Studios, Dr Me, Magma Books and HOME. Opportunities for student collaboration range from exhibition opportunities to volunteering at the organization, live projects and mentoring.

Members of staff from the organisations visit to provide careers advise and guidance as well as inviting our students to events and talks with professional artists at their venues.