Illustration MA (online) MA

Falmouth University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Illustration, Design

Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Illustration, Design

Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Illustration, Design

Course Description

Celebrate the role that illustration plays within a global context and immerse yourself in the diversity of practice that increasingly defines the subject in the 21st century.

Connect, engage and network with your peers on a global level and explore innovative approaches to visual communication. Push creative boundaries and both question and influence new thinking on the subject.

You will:

Innovate within the field of illustration and actively contribute to the ongoing evolution of illustration practice as a form of visual communication Join an illustration community that has a long history and reputation at Falmouth, with many graduates being internationally recognised for their work Work towards becoming successfully embedded and connected within the wider visual communication industry.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Illustration MA (online), MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An honours degree at 2:2 level or above in Illustration or a related subject. If your first language is not English, you'll need to take one of the following tests to verify your proficiency: IELTS - minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening TOEFL iBT (online test) - minimum of 88 overall and at least 21 in all 4 components LanguageCert (online test) - a High Pass from the ESOL B2 Communicator test in reading, writing, speaking and listening (2 parts) We also accept a range of equivalent recognised English language qualifications. Candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

The Times Good University Guide
year	rank
2016	52
2017	69
2018	84
2019	72
2020	94
2021	87
2022	42

CUG The Complete University Guide
year	rank
2013	60
2014	55
2015	70
2016	58
2017	63
2018	90
2019	77
2020	77
2021	99
2022	70

The Guardian League Table
year	rank
2009	61
2010	40
2011	46
2012	57
2013	76
2014	53
2015	31
2016	21
2017	32
2018	63
2019	52
2020	88
2021	103
2022	97
2023	76

See all 8 university rankings of Falmouth University

About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

Student composition of Falmouth University

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:: 5065
postgraduates:: 615
Total:: 5680

Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022

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