MA Illustration

Course overview

Your illustration practice is a constellation of making, interests, experiences, approaches, ideas and thinking. This MA in Illustration will support you in building and enriching your visual practice through forming methods, concepts, theories and professional experiences that can take you beyond graduation. We draw on knowledges of storytelling and ideas of illustration that transcend traditional notions of how and where illustration operates in the world. We want to be ready for what's next in this rapidly changing professional landscape.

Together as a group of students and staff with differing creative practices and life experiences we will navigate a series of ambitious practical projects. You’ll build methods for exploring a subject and spend time with established and emerging technical processes. You’ll develop a critical position that intersects with urgent contexts and have an experience of making your project public in a professional setting.

What to expect

• Practice-led learning: Build a deep understanding of the practice of illustration through active workshops, discussion groups and one-to-one tutorials.
• Communities of practice: Become part of a critical mass of illustration students and staff who actively cultivate knowledge and critical discourse in the discipline.
• Creative facilities: Access to Camberwell's shared workshops, including printmaking, photography, film, moving image, digital, plastic, ceramics, wood and metalwork. View the Camberwell facilities. 

Industry experience and opportunities

You’ll have the opportunity to make your work public in a professional context that aligns with your ambitions for your practice. This will involve working with industry professionals, from areas such as publishing, education, academic research and cultural institutions. You’ll  gain experience working within locations such as cultural institutions, archives and geographic sites of interest. You’ll also participate in exhibitions and external events.

Mode of study

MA Illustration is offered in full-time mode and runs for 45 weeks over 15 months. You will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.

Home fee

£14,420

This fee is correct for 2026/27 entry and is subject to change for 2027/28 entry.

Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

Students from countries outside of the UK will generally be charged international fees. The rules are complex so read more about tuition fees and determining your fee status.

International fee

£30,890

This fee is correct for 2026/27 entry and is subject to change for 2027/28 entry.

Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

Students from countries outside of the UK will generally be charged international fees. The rules are complex so read more about tuition fees and determining your fee status.