Study Illustration MA at University of Portsmouth in the UK, Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
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Illustration MA

UK

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What will I learn?

On this MA Illustration degree course, you'll build upon your already impressive illustration skills and develop your creative and technical abilities to postgraduate level. Whether you’re an arts graduate or a professional returning to creative studies, you'll be able to explore, question, and develop your practice through traditional and innovative techniques. Our academic team is made up of experienced practitioners in the field of artists' books and zines, practice-based PhDs, and printmaking. They'll provide the expertise and support you need to push your creative boundaries and find your individual artistic voice. This practice-led Master’s in illustration will culminate in production of your own personal project, where you'll be able to define your role as a creative practitioner within a social, political, and historical context. With opportunities to network and publicise and market your work, you'll be better prepared to take your creative career to the next level once you graduate - whether by pursuing a career as an illustrator or in related fields such as art direction, design, and publishing.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,900.00 (US$ 23,117) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,900.00 (US$ 23,117) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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