Overview

On this MA Concept Art course from University of Hertfordshire , you will also delve into thinking about the cultural resonance of your work and about the audiences it is made for, about the nature of creativity, and the role of the cultural industries in a modern knowledge economy. Enquiry, research and clear communication being key elements that underpin this course.

Key facts

In addition to specialised theory and skills taught on this course, you will develop a range of project management skills, an ability to identify and manage your own learning while also exploring the opportunities and constraints inherent in commercial, professional and social environments.

The MA Concept Art course structure promotes cross-disciplinary discussion while maintaining the focus of discipline specialists, allowing you to gain a wealth of knowledge while exploring different options.

Studying this course will also set you up with crucial key transferable skills of postgraduate study such as research, project management and group working through activities that prepare you for your future creative career in the entertainment industry.

What jobs can graduates get?

Concept art graduates will typically work in the games, film and animation industries. All these sectors are currently seeing significant growth driven by the rise in gaming and streaming services with a consequent demand for a larger workforce. Concept Artists are key to all production in these areas.

Graduates work for most major games' companies including BAFTA winning UK games studio Creative Assembly, Frontier, Splash Damage, Guerrilla Games, Epic Games and Rare.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice: Developing Skills

Digital Media: Sources and Significance

Practice: Creative Project Development

Exploring Professional Practice

Major Study: Concept Art

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-26 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Fine Arts View 321 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Minimum 2.2 degree in a relevant field (applicants with degrees in non-related subjects may be considered) plus an online portfolio which demonstrates an appropriate level of relevant skills. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a degree.

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all components (or equivalent) is required for those for whom English is not their first language.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10020 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10020 GBP per year during 12 months.

EU Students

Full time £17250

Part time

UK £835 per 15 credits

EU and International students £1440 per 15 credits

Living costs for Hatfield

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Hatfield

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