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PostgraduateMA

Design (Illustration)

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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1 yearDuration
£10,940Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the MA Design (Illustration) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary - Be part of an interdisciplinary programme of courses. - Respond to global societal and environmental challenges through design. - Develop your specialist skills and knowledge in a collaborative studio environment. International tuition fees are £10,940 per year, home/UK fees are £18,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Illustration Practice
Research Methods for Designers
Contextual Studies in Visual Culture
Professional Design Studio Project
Sustainable Design and Ethics
Digital and Experimental Techniques
Design Research and Critical Analysis
Major Project and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,940

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£10,940

Home Student Fee

£18,600

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£25,000
3 years£14,500£19,000£24,000
5 years£19,000£24,500£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University offers Design (Illustration) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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