MA Illustration in Portsmouth United Kingdom | University of Portsmouth

This MA Illustration program will help you elevate your existing illustration talents while advancing your creative and technical skills to a master's level. Ideal for both arts graduates and professionals returning to study, the course encourages you to examine, challenge, and refine your artistic approach using both conventional and cutting-edge methods. Our faculty consists of accomplished professionals specializing in artists' books, zines, practice-led research, and printmaking, offering the guidance and knowledge to expand your creative horizons and develop a distinctive artistic style. The practice-focused MA culminates in a final personal project, allowing you to position your creative work within broader social, political, and historical frameworks. Through networking opportunities and professional development in self-promotion, you'll graduate ready to advance your creative career—whether as an illustrator or in adjacent fields like art direction, design, or publishing.