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    Kingston University, England

    Master in Illustration

    United Kingdom2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee
    • Applications currently open

    Introduction

    Kingston University in England blends a long history—tracing roots back to 1899—with a modern, practice-focused approach to higher education. Home to around 18,949 students with nearly 5,000 international peers, Kingston offers a lively multicultural campus that balances creativity, enterprise, and academic rigor. With roughly 200 programs across arts, sciences, business, and engineering, students benefit from industry links, hands-on learning, and close collaboration with faculty who bring professional experience into the classroom.

    The university's London location provides excellent access to internships, cultural institutions, and professional networks, while campus facilities support active learning through studios, labs, and industry-standard equipment. Student services include career guidance, international student support, and tailored wellbeing programs, which help new arrivals settle and succeed. Kingston also hosts vibrant student societies and events that make it easy to build friendships and professional contacts in a global city.

    Prospective international students should consider Kingston for its practical degree structures, strong employability focus, and supportive community that promotes real-world readiness. Whether pursuing undergraduate study, postgraduate research, or professional development, applicants will find pathways that combine academic excellence with applied learning. Investigating scholarship options, entry requirements, and industry placements will help candidates identify the best program fit and make the most of Kingston's London advantages.

    About the Program

    The Master in Illustration at Kingston University is a 2-year program for students with a Bachelor's degree, taught in English. It helps students develop their illustration skills and prepares them for a career in the creative industry.

    The curriculum includes core modules like Visual Grammar, Designing Research, and Visual Storytelling. Students will also work on a Major Project, helping them develop skills in research, creativity, and project management.

    Graduates can pursue careers as Illustrators, Graphic Novelists, Children's Book Illustrators, Editorial Illustrators, or Concept Artists, working for publishing companies, advertising agencies, or as freelancers.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 6.5-7.5. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    105–120

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    TOEFL iBT
    79–93
    PTE Academic
    58–64
    CEFR level
    B2
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