Masters Degrees in Creative Arts & Design

We have 2,308 Masters Degrees in Creative Arts & Design

Masters degrees in Creative Arts and Design involve advanced study of creative artistic disciplines such as fine art, graphic design, and illustration.

Related postgraduate specialisms include Fine Art, Graphic Design and Illustration.

Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Art, Design or a specific creative discipline.

Why study a Masters in Creative Arts and Design?

Develop Skills and Knowledge

Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Creative Arts and Design, this might include:

Advanced Creative Techniques: Mastery of creative techniques, tools and methodologies in your discipline, such as drawing, painting, digital design or printmaking.
Conceptual Development: Skills in researching, developing and communicating creative concepts and ideas through your artistic practice.
Professional Practice: Proficiency in managing creative projects, collaborating with clients or commissioners, and promoting your work to diverse audiences.

Further Career Development

Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.

After completing your Masters in Creative Arts and Design, a potential career option might be employment as a Creative Designer. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Creative Designer earns an average of £32,262 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.

Improve Employability

Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 80% of Creative Arts & Design Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.

What do prospective Creative Arts & Design Masters students think about study?

We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Creative Arts & Design Masters students in 2023:

67% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
64% preferred on campus learning, 19% preferred online/distance learning, and 18% preferred a blended approach.
33% were interested in part-time study.
In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Subject interest
- Career progress
- Challenge

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