Master of Arts in Design (Illustration)

Sheffield Hallam University - City Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 17,205/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 30,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Howard St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 1WB, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Design (Illustration)

Program Overview

Think differently about design and creatively push boundaries, whilst developing the skills needed to become an imaginative and versatile illustrator.

  • Join an interdisciplinary design programme which promotes social and cultural innovation.
  • Develop your specialist skills and knowledge in a collaborative studio environment.
  • Innovate with materials, technology and conceptual thinking.
  • Extend existing material practices in response to the needs of our rapidly changing world.

Placing emphasis on personal research, this course gives you the opportunity to develop your interests and ideas in a challenging and supportive environment. Our academic staff are design specialists, researchers and practitioners with the experience to help you expand your practice.

How you learn

The initial modules are taught to all postgraduate design students – including fashion, graphics, illustration, interior, jewellery & metalwork, interaction, packaging and product. Here you’ll gain a critical understanding of design thinking, theoretical studies, research methods and making practices. You’ll then follow your own personal practice with support from our specialist staff.

You learn through

  • Immersive learning alongside peers in a studio environment
  • Practice-based research
  • Project work
  • Individual and group tutorials
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Constructive critical debates