Master of Arts in Graphic Design

Whether you’re planning a career in graphic design or you’re already a designer looking to expand your skills, Suffolk’s Master of Arts in Graphic Design (MAGD) will help sharpen your ability to blend technology and theory with the classical composition skills needed for the execution of sophisticated design solutions. As a designer, you will learn to bridge the gap between ideas and understanding, clearly communicate complex information, and create a sense of connectivity through visual innovation.
Our practice-oriented program can be adapted to match your unique talents and interests. Build your design portfolio, develop your professional skills and refine your ability to develop concepts and implement visual language in print and digital media with one degree.
In our program, your studies will culminate in a thesis project that enables you to pursue a path of advanced study in a topic that interests you. Because of this individualized approach, you’ll work closely with the graduate program director, the design faculty, and thesis advisors to develop a comprehensive body of work focused on making a change in what we know and what we do in today's world.
Suffolk provides you with:
Unparalleled one-on-one instruction throughout your studies, Support for your individual voice and desired path. We aren’t a cookie-cutter portfolio factory; we want you to explore your goals through your vision, A practice-based program that believes in the value of independent exploration, iteration, and individuality, Renowned faculty members who are active in their respective fields of expertise.

Students enrolling in graduate programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree granted by an institution in another country (as determined by the Office of Graduate Admission).

English language requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Suffolk welcomes both the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials. To be considered for full admission, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with no sub-score lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required; International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no sub-score below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission. PTE-Academic (Pearson Test of English). A minimum score of 65 is required to be considered for full admission.

Application deadline: Fall Semester: July 15 (International Applicants), then rolling; Spring Semester: December 1 (International Applicants) then rolling.