Program Overview
The Illustration at University of Derby is a MDes programme in Humanities over 48 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 humanities. 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 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Illustration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Illustration Practice
- Visual Culture: History
- Visual Exploration
- Visual Problem Solving.
- Design Solutions
- Digital Moving Images
- Directed Projects in Illustration
- Professional Practice
- Sequential Illustration
- Visual Culture: Theory.
- Negotiated Study in Illustration
- Visual Culture: Extended Essay
- Personal Practice and Methodologies
- Visual Culture: Debates.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- UCAS points - 120 (up to 16 from AS-levels).
- GCSE - Five GCSE\'s at grade C or above, including English.
- Portofolio - It should contain sketchbooks, notebooks or any other form of relevant work in progress. The content is completely dependent on your interests (photography, paintings, costume etc.). The portofolio can be displayed either digitally on platforms such as Flickr or Tumblr or as folders of work/journal. You will have the chance to present it during an interview.
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge English Scale: B2\xc2\xa0
- London Tests of English: level 4 for undergraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby 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 University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months