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Art and design

At Cambridge School of Art, we nurture your creativity through experimentation so you can become a creator and change-maker of tomorrow.

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Children's Book Illustration

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
18 months full-time
,
30 months part-time
Course features
  • Develop your creative practice with support from acclaimed children’s book artists
  • Work in Cambridge School of Art’s dedicated illustration studios
  • Make valuable connections in the children’s publishing industry
Course details Apply

Fine Art

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Course features
  • Develop your creative practice with support from experienced artists
  • Gain experience of exhibiting, curating and collaboration
  • Make essential connections with local art organisations
Course details Apply

Graphic Design

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Explore and develop your role as visual designer
  • Advance your practice in areas including concept development and textuality
  • Use a range of specialist studios and creative facilities
Course details Apply

Illustration

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Course features
  • Study MA Illustration and discover how illustration can change the world for the better
  • Develop crucial skills such as observation and creative thinking
  • Learn to apply your skills to the issues that society faces today
Course details Apply

Art and Design

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Explore your research interests in art and design - from computer games art, to illustration and photography - supported by the expertise of our staff, on our PhD programme in Cambridge.
Course details Apply

Children's Book Illustration

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Academic interest in children’s book illustration is growing. Examine this field of illustration through a combination of practical work and theoretical enquiry.
Course details Apply

Fine Art

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our research degree will allow you to explore your own interests in fine art - from history of art to painting and printmaking - supported by the expertise of our staff at Cambridge School of Art.
Course details Apply

Graphic Design and Typography

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Graphic Design and Typography, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply
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“My tutors are very helpful and encouraging. After a few weeks of study, I can clearly see my own progress and achievements.”

YANG QINLIN

MA Illustration and Book Arts

Yang's story
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Specialist facilities

All of our Art and design students can benefit from a range of facilities, including:

  • the full Adobe Creative suite; wide-format printers and scanners; and video editing suites
  • dedicated fashion workshops; and industrial sewing, finishing, embroidery and seam sealing machines
  • digital cameras and lighting kits; specialist camera equipment; and colour and black-and-white darkrooms
  • a printmaking workshop; a 3D workshop; and a letterpress machine
  • opportunities to exhibit, including at our Ruskin Gallery and on our Creative Showcase and Present websites.
  • placement and work experience opportunities
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