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Illustration (Online) (Taught)

Course details
  • MA
  • 2 Years
  • Part-Time
  • September 2027
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Distance learning

Course summary

The MA Illustration (Online) course is a part-time, flexible course that enables you to explore, refine and reflect on the practical aspects of your craft in a setting that suits you. In tandem with this, you'll gain new understanding of your craft through engaging with the historical, contemporary and professional contexts of your subject. Enabling you to become active and valuable participants in the growing international illustration community.

Through rigorous self-reflection, academic enquiry, and thorough research, you'll break down and rethink your practice. Dissecting and cross-examining both historical and contemporary illustration works, using them as reference points to chart your position as a practitioner in today's industry.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from all different educational backgrounds and experiences as talented creatives can develop in many environments. We encourage applications from students looking to change their career direction, as well as those seeking to further their skills and knowledge in a familiar subject. Our online courses are designed to be studied part-time and remotely, with online support and collaboration. We encourage students to apply early to secure a place.

Academic entry requirements

You’ll usually have a BA (Hons) degree at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification. Students with undergraduate degrees related to the MA they want to study may not need to supply a portfolio, but we recommend providing one as a way for the course leaders to assess your ability.

Alternative Qualifications

Applicants without a related degree will still be considered for entry if there’s sufficient evidence to indicate they have the potential to fulfil the study objectives and achieve the standard of the final award. Students without a directly related degree will be asked for supply a portfolio of work for the course team’s consideration (please consult our portfolio guidelines for more information).

Experience

We encourage applicants with a demonstrable passion for the subject and/or relevant experience to apply, even if they don’t have a qualification. An online informal conversation with the course leader may be suggested to ensure the course is the right fit for you. https://aub.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate#tab-5032341-online-courses

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International£9975*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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