Overview
Illustration MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Illustration is assessed through work you make rather than examinations. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
Predominantly a freelance profession, and the ones who make it work treat it as a business as much as a practice. Editorial, publishing and commercial commissions are the main markets.
Roles graduates go into
- Illustrator
- Children's book illustrator
- Editorial illustrator
- Concept artist
- Surface pattern designer
- Storyboard artist
Where they work
- Publishing houses and agents
- Editorial and news media
- Advertising and design agencies
- Products, greetings and licensing
- Self-employment
After the course
No register. An agent, a distinctive style and a consistent output are what the market responds to.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000