MA

Design: Illustration

Learn more about studying Design: Illustration as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,520GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Bath Spa University says about their program:

This is a practical Master’s in Graphic Design, grounded in professional development and research. We encourage you to work independently and collaboratively, with and alongside students of visual communication, illustration, photography, and other Design and Fine Art specialisms.

You’ll build a strong professional context for your practice, and receive excellent academic and technical support from specialist practitioners, technical demonstrators, designers, researchers, theorists, professors and lecturers.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • IB Diploma at 28 points (minimum)
  • 3 A levels at grades BBB-BCC
  • Other international qualifications to an equivalent standard
  • Country-specific requirements

These are the general requirements for students from all countries. You can either apply if you meet these requirements or those specific to your country.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree with honours and a good passing grade from an internationally recognised university or Higher Education institution
  • Other international qualifications to an equivalent standard will also be considered

These are the general requirements for students from all countries. You can either apply if you meet these requirements or those specific to your country.

English proficiency

Undergraduate:

  • IELTS

    6.0 overall (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL iBT

    72 (minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing)

  • PTE Level B2

    51

  • LanguageCert International ESOL

    B2 Communicator with at least 33 (minimum 25 in each component)

  • KITE

    426 (Main Flight) with all four components at 396

Postgraduate:

  • IELTS

    6.5 or 7 depending on program

  • TOEFL iBT

    75 (minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing)

  • PTE Level C1

    58 or 67 depending on program

  • LanguageCert International ESOL

    B2 Communicator with at least 38 (minimum 33 in each component)

  • KITE

    459 (Main Flight) with all four components at 396

English proficiency waivers

  • A national of a majority English speaking country

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Copy of passport
  • Transcript and Diploma
  • Transcript and Diploma translations
  • English Proficiency test
  • Personal statement
  • Academic or professional reference

Postgraduate

  • Copy of passport
  • Transcript and Diploma
  • Transcript and Diploma translations
  • English Proficiency test
  • Previous UK visas (if applicable)
  • Academic or professional reference
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Fees and funding

Our tuition fees vary according to the type of degree programme you study, your mode of study and where you study.

Tuition fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from £15,750 to £18,700 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from £10,605 to £17,760 per year

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What is the cost of living near Bath Spa University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Bath-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,351Range: £1,200 to £1,450
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,040Range: £850 to £1,250
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£246Range: £170 to £335
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32Range: £28 to £35
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £10 to £25
Monthly public transport pass£92Range: £38 to £102
Monthly grocery basket£113Range: £73 to £164
Coffee shop drink£4Range: £3 to £5
Cinema or cultural event ticket£12Range: £9 to £15
Gym membership£35Range: £20 to £45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Bath Spa University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.