Kingston University, Kingston School of Art MA Degrees

This course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with a study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history. It offers an overview of philosophical approaches to modern art, distinguishing between 'aesthetic', 'Romantic' and 'Modernist' problematics, and considers current debates on situated and 'planetary' aesthetics. Read more

The MA Animation programme at Kingston School of Art takes a creative and director-led approach to interdisciplinary moving image production. Read more

If you are interested in developing a career in the commercial art world, this course will prepare you for the opportunities lying ahead. Read more

The Creative Writing MA (Distance Learning) offers you the chance to study with a range of well-established and award-winning writers in a dynamic writing environment, but without having to relocate or give up current commitments. Taught in our virtual forums and classrooms, modules can be accessed at a time of the week to suit your schedule. Read more

With a full programme of workshops and critical study, this Creative Writing MA offers you the chance to work on your own writing in different genres with the support of published practitioners. Read more

This course examines not only the craft of writing, but also how the publishing industry works. You develop a creative writing portfolio alongside studying trends in the industry. Read more

This collaborative degree, between Kingston School of Art and  The Design Museum , has grown into one of the world's foremost programmes for design curators. Read more

This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change. Read more

The Fashion MA at Kingston University is a unique and innovative course combining the creative thinking of the Design School's core beliefs with a very solid and 'creative' fashion industry focus. Read more

This course will develop your understanding of the central role cinema has played, and continues to play, in shaping our world. You will be able to research a variety of areas, including Film and Philosophy, Gender and Sexuality, British Cinema from 1960s to the present day, and Film and Adaptation. Read more

This course examines the principles of short form film-making, the potential of visual storytelling and the importance of sound, lighting and screenplay. Read more

The MA Graphic Design programme at Kingston School of Art takes a practice-based, research-orientated approach to anticipating the future potential and practice of graphic design. Read more

MA Illustration at Kingston School of Art takes a critical and research-led approach to image production and visual storytelling. Read more

Drawing on vibrant interior design practices in London, this course integrates design practices, multidisciplinary work, research and analysis, and practice-based learning, with an overall focus on sustainable spatial design. Read more

Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) for over a decade, this Journalism PgDip/MA course will equip you for a career in journalism by offering the industry's most sought-after qualification alongside your PgDip or masters degree. Read more