The Masters in Design in (Graphic Design/Illustration/Photography) is a one year intensive masters programme (180 credits), with three subject-specific pathways. It is designed specifically for those students wishing to explore, at postgraduate level, subject specialisms in one of these three areas. Applications to the programme should make clear which pathway of study the student is interested in studying.
The programme aims to furnish students with the research skills and methods for stimulating innovative design practices through a combination of tutorials, seminars, workshops, and autonomous design and research projects. In doing so, it equips graduates with the practical and intellectual skills required to deploy design practices within a variety of social, economic and technological contexts and transform the experiences of those who utilise, interact with, or depend upon designed artefacts and services.
Delivered via a series of taught workshops, tutorials, set and elective projects, lecture and seminar based sessions and self-directed learning, the emphasis of the programme rationale is on the contemporary practices of visual communication, underpinned by theoretical research, and the social, technological and economic contexts of contemporary design practices. Students on the programme are expected to engage in a high level of self-directed learning, research and independent critical reflection, as well as participating in taught elements.
Further information is available online at; http://www.gsamcd.com
Application Deadline Dates
Applications to this programme will be processed in four rounds: Early, Standard 1; Standard 2 and Late. We guarantee to review all complete applications received by the Standard 1 deadline date of 27 January 2023. After this date, this programme can become full and close to applications in advance of the Standard 2 and Late rounds. Early application is therefore encouraged to avoid disappointment.
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Round
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Deadline to apply
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Decision
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Early
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11 November 2022
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20 January 2023
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Standard 1
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27 January 2023
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10 March 2023
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Standard 2
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10 March 2023
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28 April 2023
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Late
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9 June 2023
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21 July 2023
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Final deadline for applicants requiring a visa is 28 July 2023
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Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place on the dates indicated below, please ensure you can be available
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Interview dates |
| Early |
28 November - 2 December 2022 |
| Standard 1 |
20 February - 23 March 2023 |
| Standard 2 |
3 April - 21 April 2023 |
| Late |
3 July - 14 July 2023 |
Application Guidance
Further guidance on applying to this programme can be accessed below:
