MA Illustration

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 51 with no individual score below 51.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Huddersfield offers several scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their academic journey. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, encourage diversity, and provide financial assistance to eligible students.

1. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: This scholarship is available for international students and offers a tuition fee discount of up to £4,000 for the first year of study.
2. International Scholarship: The university offers a range of international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships provide financial support towards tuition fees and are awarded based on academic merit.
3. Enterprise Placement Year Scholarship: This scholarship is available for undergraduate students undertaking a placement year as part of their degree program. It provides a bursary of £1,000 to support students during their placement.
4. International Academic Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programs. It offers a tuition fee discount of up to £4,000.
5. Subject-Specific Scholarships: The University of Huddersfield also offers scholarships specific to certain subject areas or departments. These scholarships may have specific eligibility criteria and application processes.

Graduates of the MA Illustration program from the University of Huddersfield are well-equipped to embark on a variety of exciting and rewarding careers within the field of illustration.

1. Illustrator: Graduates can work as freelance illustrators, creating visuals for books, magazines, advertisements, packaging, and other media. They bring stories to life through their unique visual interpretations.

2. Children's Book Illustrator: With a focus on narrative illustration, graduates can specialize in creating captivating visuals for children's books, enhancing the storytelling experience for young readers.

3. Graphic Novelist: Graduates can become graphic novelists, combining narrative storytelling with visual art to create engaging and thought-provoking graphic novels.

4. Storyboard Artist: Graduates can work as storyboard artists for film, television, and advertising industries, translating scripts into visual sequences that guide production.

5. Concept Artist: Those interested in the entertainment and gaming industries can become concept artists, designing characters, environments, and assets for movies, animations, and video games.