MA Illustration

Manchester Metropolitan University

In the 21st century, advancements in technology, shifts in media consumption, and evolving industry needs have opened new opportunities for illustrators as digital content creators, interactive media specialists, environmental designers, research communicators, marketing creators, educators, e-commerce designers, animation artists, and social advocates. MA Illustration is tailored for creative practitioners aiming to advance their knowledge and skills in this dynamic field. It is ideal for those eager to explore the impact of new technologies and innovate with traditional processes. The programme emphasises meaningful themes such as social justice, sustainability, and health and wellbeing. You will create thought-provoking work addressing contemporary issues and contributing to global conversations. Through practice-led investigations, you will develop a bespoke body of design knowledge that integrates theory, practice, research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The course promotes experimentation and aims for innovative and professional outcomes. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and strong industry links, the programme supports you in driving your creative journey forward. Career prospectsWe cultivate highly motivated, independent and creative thinkers who can transfer their skills into the creative marketplace, as entrepreneurial innovators, freelance practitioners and innovative team players. Past graduates predominantly achieve graduate-level positions or practise as sole traders, design studio artists, exhibiting artists, museum curators, archivists, researchers, academics, community practitioners, specialist technicians and filmmakers at national and international levels.