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GBP 18000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you ready to take your passion for illustration to new heights? The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) invites you to embark on an inspiring journey with our MA Illustration course. Get ready to ignite your creativity, challenge your limits, and become a versatile practitioner in the contemporary world of illustration.
Our MA Illustration degree is designed to nurture your talent and elevate your career in the dynamic realm of contemporary illustration. In a world where the boundaries of illustration are ever-expanding, we offer you a chance to explore the exciting opportunities that this field has to offer.

This one-year, full-time course at our Farnham campus will challenge you to push boundaries and find your own unique voice as a contemporary illustrator.

What you'll study

  • Research Methods: Practice and Context
  • Exploratory Illustration Practice
  • Illustration Practice and Development
  • Illustration: Collaborative Practice
  • Illustration Final Project: Realisation and Dissemination

Why choose UCA's MA Illustration?

  • Innovative Facilities: We offer dedicated illustration studios, state-of-the-art digital media suites, and open access printmaking studios equipped with industry-standard design software.
  • Industry links: Benefit from our strong industry connections and tap into a tradition of original narrative and storytelling through images.
  • Diverse career opportunities: Graduates from our MA Illustration program go on to excel in various fields, from freelance illustration and self-publishing to animation and project management.
  • Outstanding teaching: Our teaching staff are renowned illustrators and practitioners, and they're passionate about helping you develop your own unique style and voice.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    18000

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    9207 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Scholarships and Discounts 2024/2025

    Type Value Courses Eligibility Criteria of Award
    Early-bird Reduction (Unlimited) £1,200 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All international offer holders Deposit paid in full by the last
    day of April (September start date) or October (January start date)
    AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment.
    International Future Leaders of the Creative Industries Scholarship
    (350 scholarships)
    £3,000 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All international offer holders Academic and creative excellence, IELTS 6.0/6.5 (UG/ PG), deposit paid in full by the last day of June (September start date) or November (January start dates) AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment.
    UCA Creative Europe Scholarship (Unlimited) Fee reduction to the equivalent of home student fee for duration of the course All full-time courses including PhD All applicants who are resident in the European Union The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.
    UCA Creative Development Scholarship (Unlimited) £3,000 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). All applicants who are residents of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance.
    All full-time Design Programmes, Pathways and PhD All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). All applicants who are residents of Nigeria and Ghana AND
    a deposit of £5,500 prior to CAS insurance AND first year tuition fees paid in full by
    the deadline of the second instalment.
    £4,500 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). All applicants from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei or Timor-Leste AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance.
    UCA Excellence Scholarship (Unlimited) £2,000 fee reduction for second year and third year
    (2:2 and above)
    All full-time UG courses All international offer holders You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in your previous year of study
    Pathways to Degree (Unlimited) If you received a fee reduction for your Integrated Foundation or Integrated
    Pre-masters, you will receive
    £3,000 fee reduction again in the following year of study
    All full-time degree courses All international offer holders You will need to successfully complete and pass in your previous year of study
    UCA International PhD Scholarship £5,000 fee reduction for the 1st year, £3,000 fee reduction for year 2 and 3 All full-time PhD courses All international students The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.

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