Course summary

UWE Bristol's MA Illustration course builds on our celebrated reputation for postgraduate study in design communication. If you want to tell bold visual stories to contemporary audiences in new and dynamic ways, this future-focused course is the ideal collaborative space to push your practice. Why study this course? In our increasingly visual society we're discovering innovative, radical ways to engage with both established and emerging audiences. In this context, illustration is being redefined, reimagined, and reshaped. On our MA Design Communication: Illustration, you'll consider the value of authentic visual narrative in the age of artificial intelligence, establishing sustainable new futures for the field. Developed over decades, our interdisciplinary approach to the graphic arts has built a global profile for pushing the disciplines. Through a curriculum that encourages both conventional and unconventional means of creative inquiry, collaboration, and critical reflection, you'll establish your own place in this exciting interdisciplinary field. This culture of collective ambition, extensive technical resources and industry links is your launchpad into the profession. Why UWE Bristol? Based on Bristol's historic waterfront at the Arnolfini, you'll hone your craft at this internationally renowned centre for contemporary art. You'll be at the heart of Bristol's creative and cultural hub, with access to UWE Bristol's City Campus and all it has to offer. As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. As a socially and politically progressive city, it's widely recognised as one of the most creatively influential settings in the UK. Our strong partnerships with local organisations mean you'll benefit from their input, along with many valuable networking opportunities in this thriving creative context. Where can it take me? Whether you're a recent graduate or mid-career creative, you'll benefit from the University's strong connections with the publishing and media industries. You'll gain invaluable real-world knowledge, experience and exposure through regular guest speakers, live brief projects and opportunities to enter local and national awards and competitions. You'll graduate with a globally recognised qualification and have a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally.