Illustration Arts University Bournemouth

Overview

The Illustration programme at Arts University Bournemouth provides a dedicated environment for creative professionals and graduates to redefine their artistic direction. This M.Sc. degree encourages students to experiment with visual storytelling while navigating the complexities of the contemporary global marketplace.

Why Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth?

Studying at this institution provides access to a specialist creative community where students are encouraged to address the boundaries of the discipline. The university offers a supportive environment for developing new visual perspectives, allowing practitioners to carve out a unique niche. With facilities designed for collaboration, the campus serves as a hub for innovation, helping students transition from higher education into high-level professional illustration roles.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19950 per year
• National fee: GBP 9975 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to help students experiment with ideas that culminate in professional outcomes such as exhibitions or publications. Modules may include:

• Creative Identity
• Professional Illustration Practice
• Visual Perspectives
• Hybrid Platforms
• Global Markets
• Experimental Illustration

Careers with Illustration

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse roles within the creative industries, often finding success in publishing, gallery exhibition, and digital media. The course focuses on bridging the gap between academic study and the commercial world, ensuring students can operate effectively as independent illustrators or within creative agencies. Alumni have gone on to work in children's book illustration, editorial design, and emerging hybrid media sectors.