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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Illustration

York St John University
York, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,900Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by York St John University, the MFA (PG) Illustration provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This MFA focuses on progressing your practice. The aim is for you to produce a body of rigorous creative practice that is underpinned by a theoretical understanding. You will develop as a independent professional artist in a creative community, as you explore your own potential. Home/uk fees are £4,950 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Illustration Practice
Contextual Studies in Visual Culture
Professional Development and Networks
Contemporary Illustration Research Methods
Critical Theory and Visual Analysis
Experimental Media and Techniques
Self-Directed Major Project
International Perspectives in Illustration
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,800

Home Student Fee

£4,950

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£26,000
3 years£15,000£19,000£22,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£27,500
Official Data

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

💼 Employment Breakdown

74%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
54%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About York St John University

York St John University offers Illustration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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