Overview

Master the future of creative visual communication with our master of Comics and Graphic Novels degree delivered by Teesside University .

Key Facts

Whether you're a recent graduate, a passionate creator, or a seasoned professional looking to step up, this course is your ultimate launchpad to success. You are taught by industry legends who have worked with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Rebellion (2000AD), Shockdom, Dennis Publishing, and Vis Comic.

Picture yourself as a comic book artist, a script writer for film, television, comics or games, a concept artist, a book illustrator, a graphic novelist, an illustrator, a storyboard artist, a character designer, a cover artist, a teacher or lecturer. Even an interdisciplinary collaborator in fields like medicine, science, technology, and manufacturing, where visual communication is essential.

You gain:

Career-focused modules: develop your unique style and connect with top industry professionals.

Skill refinement: master the art of crafting and delivering killer pitches and presentations.

Digital mastery: upgrade your technical skills and digital capabilities to stand out in the modern landscape.

Audience insight: gain an advanced understanding of comic and graphic novel audiences and markets.

Multimedia expertise: learn to engage audiences through print, galleries, screens and more.

Deep research integration: enhance your knowledge and critical perspective with embedded research.

Adobe Ninja: learn new workplace-ready creative skills with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, included free of charge for Teesside University students

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adaption and Interpretation

Advanced Drawing for Comics

Comics Practice: Engaging with Industry

Developing a Personal Voice in Comics

Master's Project: Comics

Pitching the Idea

Practice-based Research for the Visual Artist

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design Creative Writing View 115 other Masters in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally have a first degree (2.2 minimum) in any subject along with an acceptable portfolio of work.

In addition, international students will require IELTS or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

8365 GBP / year

≈ 8365 GBP / year

Additional Details

Fee for UK Part-time Fee £930 for each 20 credits

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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

Funding

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