Scuola Politecnica di Design SPD
Master of Arts in Communication Design
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
16 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* first year | 11,600 second year
Key Summary
The Master’s in Communication Design is a two-year academic program that equips students with the knowledge and tools necessary to conceptualize, develop, and manage all phases of communication projects. The second part of the program allows students to explore their passion within the industry and determine where their talents can make the most significant impact.
The course has been designed for creative industries and design graduates to enhance interdisciplinary creative skills informed by advanced marketing tools and methodology, and provide an industrially relevant education.
Features
Creativity and business: two words that define the future of communication and design at the intersection of inspiration and data, humanism and new technologies, aesthetics and algorithms.
Seizing the opportunity to pursue a career in this field means investing in one’s talent, enriching and complementing it through an educational pathway that will open the doors to a brilliant professional future in the world of communication.
The Master of Arts in Communication Design focuses on the fundamentals of marketing and creative thinking, offering the opportunity to design and produce campaigns for actual brands, involved in the process, in key sectors such as automotive, food, fashion, telecommunications, services, finance and the third sector.
Duration
The Master of Arts lasts 2 Academic Years (from January to July of the following year). Attendance is compulsory and full time.
Language
The Master of Arts course is held in English.
The ideal student for SPD is one who possesses a strong passion for design, coupled with a creative mindset and a commitment to innovation. They should be open to collaboration, eager to learn, and adaptable in a rapidly evolving design landscape. SPD values students who are dedicated, inquisitive, and driven to make a meaningful impact through their design work.
- The Business Mindset
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Design for the Real World
- Design for a Better World
- Advanced Practice
- Major Project
The Master’s course in Communication Design is organized in collaboration with major industry leaders and other universities. Certificates and academic credits are awarded according to the ECTS system.
After completion of the MA in Communication Design at SPD, you are ready to embark on a career in various fields, including:
- Communication and marketing departments of companies
- Advertising agencies, in roles such as copywriter, art director, strategist, and account manager
- Design studios
- Creators with unique skills
- In-house agencies
- Freelancers and entrepreneurs in the startup world
- Media centers, in positions such as analyst or creative
- Consulting firms, in teams focusing on marketing, communication, and design
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