Overview

This Children's Book Illustration programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University encourages individual investigation into children's book illustration through projects informed by personal creative practice. Candidates examine specific aspects of visual storytelling and illustration from the perspective of advanced professional practice, using both creative and critical approaches to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Key Facts

Researchers join a vibrant community within Cambridge School of Art, benefiting from research forums, seminars, exhibition opportunities, conferences, and engagement with the Centre for Children's Book Studies. Strong connections with children's book publishers, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Kettle’s Yard, CRASSH, and the Centre for Children’s Literature support the development of research with both academic and professional relevance.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Children's book illustration
Practice-led research in illustration
Creative and theoretical enquiry
Visual storytelling
Picturebook-making
Illustration practice and theory
Personal creative practice as research
Visual communication
Emergent illustration practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will need a Master's degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related subject area.
Candidates are normally considered for a PhD through progression from an MPhil in the first instance. Those wishing to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route may discuss this at interview if shortlisted. Academic justification for a request for direct PhD entry will also be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.