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Master of Arts in Illustration

Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Falkner Rd, Farnham GU9 7DS, United Kingdom

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Master of Arts in Illustration

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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Graduates from our MA Illustration course go on to establish careers in a diverse range of exciting areas, such as:

Freelance illustration
Self-publishing
Artist practice
Printmaking
Curation
Editing
Animation
Project management
Education
Design
Digital imaging
Web authoring
Multi-media production.

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.
	£3,000 fee reduction for the first year	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.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.

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