Study Illustration MA at Teesside University in the UK, Art and Design
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Illustration MA

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What will I learn?

MA Illustration Learn more about studying MA Illustration at Teesside University This is a highly practical course, utilising methods through which illustration can be created and applied by challenging making and thinking. This approach enables you to become competitive, recognisable and adaptable. You work on illustration practices, processes and outcomes, including commercial, editorial, authorial, sequential, multiform or active/participatory. You produce work for print and publishing, international competitions, children's picture books, zines, graphic novels, digital and screen-based production including animation, motion or large-scale installation. You study at our School of Arts & Creative Industries, led by Teesside University and MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), an international contemporary museum and gallery. You gain a full artistic experience, learning in a social space that inspires dynamic ideas, fuels collaboration and allows you to build local, national and international networks with industry professionals for your future illustration career. Creative UK Take advantage of our Creative UK membership and help futureproof your career, with networking events, a resource hub to support professional development, and bespoke workshops in partnership with industry leaders and mentors. Sign up for free student membership to get opportunities, events and newsletters sent directly to your inbox. Association of Illustrators We’re a member of the Association of Illustrators, giving you access to interactive talks, guidance on contracts and licensing, and your own discounted membership. This gives you the tools you need to forge a successful career in industry or as a freelancer.

Which department am I in?

Art and Design

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,416.67 (US$ 1,830) Month
Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Teesside University Middlesbrough

Tees Valley,

Middlesbrough,

North Yorkshire,

TS1 3BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Teesside University Middlesbrough

Tees Valley,

Middlesbrough,

North Yorkshire,

TS1 3BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally have a first degree in related discipline (2.2 minimum) or relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. You are expected to be a confident and independent learner with a good understanding of the design process, idea development and critical thinking. You are asked to present a portfolio of work or a completed project showing the development of your work from behind the scenes, or an ongoing project showing the progression and direction of your work.

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

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About Teesside University

In the heart of the multicultural town of Middlesbrough, Teesside University boasts a state-of-the-art campus

  • GBP 300 million invested in campus over next ten years.
  • Over 85 years of innovation in education
  • Close to surrounding countryside including national parks.
  • A university that puts student wellbeing first.

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