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Masters in Illustration in the UK

Study Illustration Masters Programmes

Illustration is a tool often used to communicate and convey ideas to others. An effective illustration can usually say more, and have a more powerful impact than words, hence the phrase ‘a picture is worth a thousand words'. Illustrations allow you to make a statement, evoke emotions or tell a story without using a single word. By studying an illustration degree, you will take your talent and skill, and turn it into a career.

A postgraduate degree in illustration will help you to build on the skills and knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. You will also be able to find your unique illustration style and technique. The modules you study could include critical analysis in illustration, advanced visual communication, illustration for advertising, graphic design, and the context of illustration. A postgraduate illustration degree will be aimed at helping you to build a portfolio of work in preparation for work in the creative industries.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

Masters in Illustration in the UK in 2024

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Design MA, MDes

University of Derby United Kingdom

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Graphic Design and Illustration MA

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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Illustration and Animation MA

Coventry University United Kingdom

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Children's Book Illustration MA

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) United Kingdom

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Visual Communication: Illustration MA

London Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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Illustration MA

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) United Kingdom

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Illustration: Authorial Practice MA

Falmouth University United Kingdom

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Illustration MA, MFA

Manchester Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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Illustration MA

Kingston University London United Kingdom

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Illustration MA

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Illustration MA

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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