Communication Design: Information Design Pathway MA
Course Overview - Communication Design: Information Design Pathway MA
The MA Communication Design: Information Design Pathway combines the development of practical skills with the study of historical and theoretical issues, in a world-class research-intensive environment*.
MA Communication Design integrates shared elements of study and pathway-specific elements. This Information Design pathway allows for specialisation and a deeper engagement with communication design.
The Information Design pathway focuses on the relationship between the presentation of information and user experience across different everyday applications and conte...
The MA Communication Design: Information Design Pathway combines the development of practical skills with the study of historical and theoretical issues, in a world-class research-intensive environment*.<br/><br/>MA Communication Design integrates shared elements of study and pathway-specific elements. This Information Design pathway allows for specialisation and a deeper engagement with communication design.<br/><br/>The Information Design pathway focuses on the relationship between the presentation of information and user experience across different everyday applications and contexts of use. These include: data visualisation, document and user interface design, and wayfinding. Students examine and conceptualise services, experiences, and user journeys, and develop communication and visual systems that facilitate the effective delivery of complex information to users.<br/><br/><br/>* The Department of Typography & Graphic Design is internationally renowned, with 100% of our research judged to be of international standing and 100% of our research impact classed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’.<br/><br/><br/><strong>For more information, please visit the programme page</strong>: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/typography-and-graphic-communication-pg/ma-information-design
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
University of Reading
Application Details
Varied
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Course Code
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Institution Code
R12
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £12,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £26,450 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


































