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PostgraduateMA

Illustration: Authorial Practice

Falmouth University
Falmouth, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£10,950Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Falmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop your unique visual language on this studio-based Illustration MA. Evolve your authorial voice on this renowned studio-based master’s degree, joining a stimulating and collaborative community that encourages creative risk-taking and experimentation. As the only Illustration MA with a specific focus on authorial practice, this course will challenge you to shape your own authorial intent through a rich and varied programme of industry-led lectures, hands-on workshops, research projects and critical reflection. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Authorial Voice and Creative Identity
Advanced Visual Storytelling
Research Methods for Illustrators
Character Development and Narrative Design
Print and Digital Publication Practice
Collaborative Studio Practice and Professional Development
Critical Reflection and Contextual Analysis
Independent Authorial Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementKey details Location Falmouth Campus Course duration 1 year / 2 years Attendance Full-time / Part-time Course overview Evolve your authorial voice on this renowned studio-based master’s degree, joining a stimulating and collaborative community that encourages creative risk-taking and experimentation.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,950

Home Student Fee

£10,950

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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£1,000scholarship value
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Sustainable Leader Awards

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£3,000scholarship value
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Practising Educator Discount 2025/26

Falmouth University · Postgraduate

20% off feesscholarship value
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Creativity in Everything Award

Falmouth University · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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Cornish Bursary 2026

Falmouth University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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About Falmouth University

Falmouth University offers Illustration: Authorial Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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