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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £24,750 / year
Postgraduate · Media, Film & Arts · 📍 Espoo, Finland
MA Visual Communication Design
- Duration
- 2 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- €15,000 / year
Course overview
Aalto's School of Arts, Design and Architecture is the successor to the University of Art and Design Helsinki and is regularly ranked among the strongest design schools in Europe.
Visual Communication Design covers graphic design, motion, information design and interaction, taught in studio format with heavy critique.
Key modules
- Typography and Editorial Design
- Information Design
- Motion and Time-based Media
- Interaction and Interface Design
- Design Research Methods
- Master's Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in design, visual arts or a related field, with a portfolio
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 92 overall
- PTE Academic: 62 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Finland.
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Information Designer
- Motion Designer
- Design Lead
Post-study work in Finland: Up to 2 years. Read the Finland student visa guide.
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MA Visual Communication Design: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MA Visual Communication Design at Aalto University?
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in design, visual arts or a related field, with a portfolio English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 92 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does MA Visual Communication Design cost?
Indicative tuition is €15,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start MA Visual Communication Design?
This course has intakes in September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.