MA

Visual Communication

Learn more about studying Visual Communication as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    1201-1400

Program overview

What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:

This course is also available as an Extended Master's that helps International students adjust to studying in the UK.

There has never been a more important time to be a visual communicator.

You have the potential to sway opinion, to inform, to reveal and to enlighten. Canterbury Christ Church University’s Visual Communication course is ideally suited to students who wish to understand how contemporary social issues and ethical practice can be combined with specialist skills in graphic design, photography and illustration to create positive social impact that benefit the world, society and our communities.

Why study Visual Communication at CCCU?

Our MA Visual Communication course enables you to respond innovatively to local and global issues using your specialist skills within an interdisciplinary environment of Creative Arts and Industries. You will emerge with imaginative, original research, confidence in combining theory and practice, a new network of contacts and a honed portfolio of individual work.

We know that lives are busy, so we designed the course to be taught through a combination of intensive in person sessions, online interactive and self-directed teaching, as well as group and individual tutorials.

The course is taught by a team of experienced educators who have had professional careers in a related sector and/or are internationally recognised researchers in the field. A group of non-academic partners and advisors also contribute to the delivery of the programme, in the forms of visiting talks, debates and discussions, contributing to assignment briefs, and offering networking opportunities. As such we will challenge you constantly to go beyond what you think is possible.

Our course is unique in that it is delivered alongside multiple degree routes in the broader Creative and Cultural Industries subject areas, which enables you to have a multi- and interdisciplinary learning experience, and meet and collaborate with a range of creative professionals.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Scholarships at Canterbury Christ Church University

  • International student fees and funding scholarships

    Official page

    CCCU's international student fees and funding page lists the International Student Scholarship and other funding information for international students.

  • International Student Scholarship

    Official page

    Fee-reduction scholarship available to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students studying at Canterbury Christ Church University.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.

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What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£980
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£915
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£136
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£63
Monthly grocery basket£133
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.

UK student visa requirements