31 Online Master's degrees offered by universities in United Kingdom

The Graphic Design (Online) course at University of the Arts London (UAL) is for designers and creatives looking to deepen their practice, define their unique style, address contemporary social issues, and explore how design can influence the world.

Explore illustration as an expansive, transdisciplinary practice on the UAL Illustration Practices (Online) course at University of the Arts London (UAL). Experiment boldly in ways that reflect who you are and where you want to go in today’s evolving landscape. 

The Theatre programme from University of Surrey allows you to study at your own pace and provides a gateway to an exciting future without the need for regular attendance on campus.

On the Illustration (Online) degree from University of Hertfordshire you will be taught by highly experienced academics all of whom are practicing illustrators.

The Visual Effects Production (Compositing or 3D) course at Escape Studios has two pathways: Compositing and 3D, so you can choose the area of VFX that you would like to build a career in. You’ll initially follow a common path with the first two modules, then take either the Compositing or 3D route for the next two modules, before coming back together for the final project modules.

Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. The Drama and Theatre Studies (by research) programme at University of Birmingham.

Ideal for those in full-time employment or commitments, our Theatre programme from University of Surrey allows you to study at your own pace through distance learning, so you can pursue your passion for theatre and develop industry connections around your existing commitments or work.

If you love games, films and animation, have a passion for coding, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then Programming for Games and VFX  course at Escape Studios is for you.

The Game Art course at Escape Studios was created as a response to industry demand for new creative talent. Game studios are driving innovation and economic value throughout the UK, supporting over 73,000 jobs and contributing £6 billion annually (source Ukie).

Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based (by research) programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

The Concept Art and Experience Design degree at Escape Studios encapsulates the many roles that a Concept Artist / Designer can do in the entertainment industries. 

If you love games, films and animation, have a passion for problem solving, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then the Technical Art for Games and VFX course at Escape Studios is for you.

This Art and Social Practice MA degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) addresses these changing needs and facilitates a shift in thinking away from conventional ideas about where art practices are located and how work is disseminated.

Despite the challenges they face, the creative industries are thriving more than ever, and the contemporary illustration scene is especially dynamic. The Illustration course from Arts University Bournemouth was designed to cultivate the next generation of innovative, versatile illustrators. 

Explore illustration as an expansive, transdisciplinary practice on UAL Illustration Practices (Online) course at University of the Arts London (UAL). Experiment boldly in ways that reflect who you are and where you want to go in today’s evolving landscape. 

The Graphic Design (Online) course at University of the Arts London (UAL) is for designers and creatives looking to deepen their practice, define their unique style, address contemporary social issues, and explore how design can influence the world.

The Studio Art or Photography program at Warnborough College Ireland qualifies the graduate to work as a professional artist in numerous arenas, depending upon the graduate’s area(s) of expertise.

The MLitt in Christianity and the Visual Arts at the University of Aberdeen offers a comprehensive exploration of art and faith from medieval to modern times. This programme can be pursued either full-time or part-time, with a duration of 12 or 24 months, providing a flexible learning experience for students interested in this unique intersection.

SOAS-Alphawood Asian Art (auditing pathway) at SOAS University of London allows those not seeking an academic qualification to join our postgraduate modules for personal enrichment or professional development.

Undertaking the Art and Design (Distance Learning) degree at University of Huddersfield means joining a creative, collaborative research community.