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Comic Art and Graphic Novel, MA, Leeds Arts University

the United Kingdom

Leeds Arts University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MAFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 9900 per yearGBP 18300 per year
MAPart-time2 yearsSeptemberGBP 4950 per year 0

About Comic Art and Graphic Novel, MA - at Leeds Arts University

This course is aimed at recent graduates of comic courses and related disciplines, along with established creative practitioners who are interested in producing comic art and graphic novels. As an expanding field in academia, this course also supports practitioners to develop a deeper understanding of the breadth and complexity of comic art at postgraduate level.

On the course, students will be supported to complete a major project to write, compose and create their own comic art or graphic novel, developing a strong portfolio of transferable skills in related graphic communication and storytelling. Audience will be a key element of this project, supporting students in developing professional skills including pitching to industry, publishing and crowdfunding, with guidance on accessing grants and funding.

Graduates from MA Comic Art and Graphic Novel may further their careers in the industry, working as comic artists for publishing houses or as a freelancer, or by applying their creative skills to areas such as digital marketing and advertising, education, publishing and digital media.

Entry requirements

At enrolment, you should normally have achieved a minimum of:

  • A 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent or;
  • A degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma /professional qualification

You will also need:

  • Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 5.5. Please see the English Language Requirements section below for details of accepted qualifications
  • A short portfolio (application images)
  • One reference to support your application from an academic or a creative practitioner
  • An international qualification equivalent to the above – please check how your qualifications match our entry requirements by visiting our International Students pages on our website - www.leeds-art.ac.uk/international

Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a satisfactory portfolio of work in support of their application.

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