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338 Master's degrees in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

Theatre (by research)
Combine creativity with research to develop key skills for a future in theatre-making, academia, or both with the Theatre (by research) degree delivered by the University of York.

History of Art
The History of Art MA course from the University of York has exceptional historical and geographical breadth and depth, encompassing architecture, art objects and their related visual practices from the antique to the contemporary.

Children's Book Illustration
The Children's Book Illustration programme from The University of Lancashire is perfect for practicing professional illustrators, artists and designers wishing to develop new ideas and techniques aimed at the children’s market.
Film and Screen Media
Film and Screen Media at Birkbeck, University of London encourages you to explore a wide variety of screen media in historical, sociological, aesthetic and anthropological terms and in a variety of cultural and national contexts.
Filmmaking (Sound Recording, Post-Production & Design)
The Filmmaking (Sound Recording, Post-Production & Design) programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, is housed in a new purpose-built media facility equipped with state-of-the-art teaching spaces including a film studio for sound shooting.
Art
The Art programme at University of Lincoln is designed to allow independent research in an area of in personal choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. Research proposals are welcomed in contemporary fine art practice, current theoretical issues in art, as well as its histories, live art, and socially engaged practice.

Design
This Design MRes degree at Northumbria University gives you the opportunity to carry out original in-depth design research, within the broad spectrum of Design Research, including, communication design, product design, fashion, craft, interior design, historical or theoretical studies in design, digital media or performance.
Illustration
Despite the challenges they face, the creative industries are thriving more than ever, and the contemporary illustration scene is especially dynamic. The Illustration course from Arts University Bournemouth was designed to cultivate the next generation of innovative, versatile illustrators.
Film and Screen Media (with Television)
The M.A. in Film and Screen Media (with Television) at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of the film and television landscape. This one-year full-time course is designed for evening study, allowing flexibility for those with daytime commitments.
Visual Cultures
The Visual Cultures programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, is ideal if you have already completed an advanced course of study in art history and theory but would like to further develop your thought and research projects before studying at MPhil/PhD level.
Filmmaking (Cinematography)
With its unique blend of hands-on workshops, studio and location filming exercises, and high production value collaborative film projects, the Filmmaking (Cinematography), offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, elevates your skills as a moving-image storyteller to the level of Director of Photography.
Ancient Visual and Material Culture
Ancient Visual and Material Culture MA from University of Warwick will train you for further research in the fields of art, numismatics or epigraphy. Acquire necessary research techniques and skills at Warwick's Classics and Ancient History department.
History of Art
History of Art from Birkbeck, University of London has an international reputation for its research in medieval, Renaissance and modern art.
Secondary Art and Design
The University of Bedfordshire offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Art and Design, designed for aspiring teachers. This intensive course, available in both full-time and part-time formats, focuses on practical teaching skills and educational theory, preparing students for a career in secondary education.
Art and Design
The Art and Design master from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is crafted for both current Art and Design professionals and graduates from related disciplines looking to advance their skills and careers.

Graphic Design (Online)
The Graphic Design (Online) course at University of the Arts London (UAL) is for designers and creatives looking to deepen their practice, define their unique style, address contemporary social issues, and explore how design can influence the world.
Puppetry
The Puppetry programme at the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores and develops the art forms needed for the creation of puppetry.
Visual Communication - Graphic Design
The MA in Visual Communication - Graphic Design at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts is an intensive studio-based programme that combines creative and professional development.
Moving Image
The Moving Image program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is designed to develop creative, conceptual thinkers who can deliver ideas across media using a variety of methods.
Graphic Design and Art Direction
The Graphic Design and Art Direction programme from Manchester Metropolitan University is designed for creative practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge, skills and specialism within the field of visual communication.