About this course
Bath Spa University offers MA Design (Visual Communication) as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Audio Visual Studies. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £19,520 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 75. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a good undergraduate degree in a design, visual communication or art specialism, or its equivalent in terms of learning or experience, and a good working knowledge of design, visual communication or art contexts. Fundamentally, you’ll be selected on your ability to thrive on this course, as demonstrated by your portfolio and interview.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
