Illustration (with Advanced Practice) MA

You explore traditional and future-facing definitions of illustration, becoming a flexible practitioner ready to face the industry’s changing

Level: Postgraduate
Qualification: MA
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Intake months: January, September
International tuition: GBP 10,000 (annual) — 2026/27
Entry requirements: 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. In addition, international students will require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. For general information please see our overview of entry requirements International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting our international country pages
English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. For general information please see our overview of entry requirements International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting our international country pages . Employability Career opportunities You could work as a freelancer or as an in-house studio illustrator across print, publishing or digital/screen. You are taught by tutors with strong industry backgrounds and excellent networks. You have access to international artists and cutting-edge