Program Overview
The Narrative Environments at University of the Arts London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 Narrative Environments 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Narrative Environments 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
- ["MA Narrative Environments lasts 60 weeks structured as two consecutive periods of 30 weeks each (i.e. two academic years) in its \'extended full-time mode\'.", \'MA Narrative Environments is credit rated at 180 credits, and comprises 2 units. Unit 1 (60 credits) lasts 20 weeks. Unit 2 (120 credits) runs for 10 weeks in the first year and 30 weeks in the second year.\', \'Both units must be passed in order to achieve the MA, but the classification of the award of MA derives from your mark for Unit 2 only.\', \'You are expected to commit 30 hours per week to your studies, within which, your taught input will normally be scheduled over three days. MA Narrative Environments has been designed in this way to enable you to pursue your studies, whilst also undertaking part-time employment, internships or care responsibilities.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MA Narrative Environments entry requirements are: Honours Degree, or equivalent learning, and ideally at least one year of professional experience.
Relevant fields are: architecture, exhibition, graphic, interior, performance, retail, spatial, theatre, 3D, multimedia or interaction design, museum studies or curatorship, writing, and design management. Precise qualifications and experience needed vary according to your field.
- Designers: a degree in 2D or 3D design or equivalent experience.
- Curators and museum studies graduates: a degree in museum studies or equivalent museum experience; or a degree in another subject, at least two years\' experience in a full-time museums curatorial position, and associate membership of the Museums Association.
- Architects: a degree and RIBA Part I, or equivalent.
- Writers and humanities graduates: a degree or equivalent experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts London 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 the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months