Overview

The Illustration course from Arts University Bournemouth is especially relevant in today’s world as it is underpinned by a commitment to the UN’s sustainable development goals. With this common thread running through every aspect of your studies, you’ll be empowered to transform your art into a catalyst for positive environmental change.

Through rigorous self-reflection, academic enquiry, and thorough research, you'll break down and rethink your practice. You’ll dissect and cross-examine both historical and contemporary illustration works, using them as reference points to chart your position as a practitioner in today’s industry.

Careers

As a graduate of AUB online’s MA Illustration, you’ll unlock a wide range of rewarding, creative career paths. Companies worldwide are seeking innovative minds who can help them achieve their sustainability goals. With our course’s unique emphasis on eco-consciousness, we’ll make sure you’re ready to meet this demand and drive positive environmental change.

Equipped with a comprehensive skillset that covers both traditional and digital illustration, you’ll be capable of communicating your creative vision clearly and articulately. With the guidance our experts will give you, you’ll already have the vital tools in place: a creative CV, industry-ready portfolios, and an established online presence.

Combining versatile entrepreneurial and marketing skills with a profound understanding of current industry challenges, you’ll have the confidence to establish yourself as a freelance independent illustrator.

But of course, that’s just the first of many doors that you’ll open on completion of your studies.

Here are just a few of the options you could pursue as an MA Illustration graduate:

Childrens' Book Illustrator

Concept Artist

Graphic Novelist

Storyboard Artist

Character Designer

You could also pursue opportunities in art direction and editorial illustration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploration

Identities and Authorship

Tools and Craft

Narrative and Sequence

Collaboration and Connection

Professional Practice

Ideas and Ownership

Report and Interpret

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Early applications are encouraged to allow time to organise accommodation and arrange a visa (if required) before enrolment.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Graphic Design View 15 other Masters in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We encourage application from students with a broad range of qualifications and we welcome students from all educational backgrounds. We'll take into account the knowledge and skills that you've developed outside the classroom as well as your previous qualifications.

You'll usually have BA (Hons) degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

Applicants with other than the required academic qualifications will be considered for entry if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that they have the potential to fulfil the objectives of the course of study and to achieve the standard of the final award.
Applications are also welcomed from those with other qualifications or with work experience which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills to study at postgraduate level.

Tuition Fees

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19950 GBP / year

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9975 GBP / year

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Funding

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