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MA Children's Literature: Children's Book Illustration

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Immerse yourself in exploring professional and practical approaches to children’s book illustration.

Why study MA Children’s Literature: Children’s Book Illustration?

  • Refine your practical illustration skills and ideas by working on projects that focus on materials and their combination, colour, tone, creating atmosphere, addressing the reader, and the relation of illustration to text. At the end of the programme you'll have the opportunity to exhibit your work.
  • You won't only develop your practical skills. We draw on both professional and critical perspectives from art and education, cultural studies, design, and sociology to deliver a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the subject of illustration. We'll expect you to interrogate the power relations that determine what is published, distributed and selected to be read by children in schools.
  • You'll study a bespoke module in children’s publishing that will help you with promoting your work and establishing dialogues with designers, editors and agents. You'll also have the chance to benefit from exposure to professional networks such as the Association of Illustrators, guest lectures from established illustrators and visits to illustration studios.
  • You'll be taught by leading teaching staff, including established children’s authors and illustrators.

Careers

As a graduate of the MA in Children’s Literature: Children’s Book Illustration you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed as a freelance children’s illustrator. In addition to honing your understanding and practice of children’s illustration, this degree will provide you with the professional skills to enter the industry with confidence.

Throughout the course you will benefit from the expertise and networks of renowned practitioners. The Children’s Publishing module will develop your knowledge of the sector and your professional skills, while the degree show and visits to London book fairs to meet publishers and agents will provide you with a platform to build professional relationships in the industry. You will also benefit from Goldsmiths’ networks with other institutions such as the Association of Illustrators.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 22,640per year

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

University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    8th out of 84 6

    48th out of 91 2

    78th out of 96 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    166 70%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    22nd

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    8th

    63

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    125 60%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    47th

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    84th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    118 58%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    32nd

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    88th

    3

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