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Illustration MA

Kingston University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Knights Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Master the art of visual storytelling. Kingston University’s MA in Illustration will give you the critical, creative and research skills needed to refine your practice and stand out in the professional world.Studying this Illustration MA at Kingston University will prepare you for a broad range of professional opportunities. Recent graduates have gone on to roles in publishing, curation, engagement, teaching and more.Through tutorials, field trips, lectures, seminars, workshops and research projects, you’ll gain technical tools, knowledge and confidence. You’ll share two modules with students from across the design school, explore diverse disciplinary settings and unpack the social and political aspects of illustration.Every part of this course encourages creative experimentation and individual critical reflection. You’ll take a dialogic, discursive approach, with plenty of peer-led learning, discussion groups and opportunities to co-create the curriculum. You’ll embrace process as a way of creating meaning, and craft thoughtful and illuminating visual stories through a carefully curated programme.During the course, you’ll examine discipline-specific ideas about rigour, innovation, positioning and inclusivity.Through a blend of knowledge-building and debate, you’ll bring your unique perspective to examine existing illustrative practices. You’ll explore the challenges, ethics and impact of visual representation across global professional and public territories.This course aligns with SHAPE, the British Academy’s collective name for the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,700per year

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

University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and career prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    8th out of 83 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    165 73%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    24th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    38th

    7

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