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Comics and Graphic Novels (with Advanced Practice) MA

Teesside University, Middlesbrough

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Teesside University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-JAN-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Our MA Comics and Graphic Novels covers specialist areas relevant to comics, graphic novels and manga. You focus on core drawing skills including regular life drawing classes and develop the cognitive and technical skills to equip you for enterprise, employment and further academic research.

Course overview

As a graduate, practising creator or mid-career professional, you can engage in reflective creative practice at an advanced level.

This course is distinctive in its focus on both the visual and textual elements of the comic medium, combining the development of an authorial voice with establishing a unique visual style.

You have access to industry standard technologies and excellent facilities including specialist drawing equipment such as Cintiq Wacom Tablets, software such as Adobe Creative Suite and ClipStudio as well as more traditional facilities such as wet-spaces, scanners, drawing tables and light boxes.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 10,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Teesside University, Middlesbrough

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England

To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language cafe and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to make the transition to UK study more affordable.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    58th out of 84 17

    42nd out of 97 19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    122 51%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    45th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.20 84%

    9th

    53
  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    104 51%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    10th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.32 86%

    5th

    9

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