Program Overview
The Illustration and Book Arts at Anglia Ruskin University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Illustration and Book Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Illustration and Book Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Process and Practice as Research\', \'Visual Text\', \'Sequence and Series\', "Master\'s Dissertation Art and Design", "Master\'s Project: Art and Design"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Main
- A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
- Applicants to this course will be required to attend interview and display a portfolio of work for assessment. Applicants resident outside of mainland UK only may submit a portfolio electronically.
Portfolio requirements
Your portfolio should:
- show examples of your recent visual practice including, where possible, work that gives an idea of the themes and areas you\xc2\x92d like to develop on the course
- include preparatory work like sketchbooks or contact sheets to show\xc2\xa0how you develop and resolve visual ideas
- include projects where the experimental approaches and developmental work is evident, regardless of how successful the final outcomes are. These can be more valuable points of insight than a series of highly finished pieces.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Anglia Ruskin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public university in the United Kingdom with its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, founded in 1858. It gained university status in 1992 and adopted the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
