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University for the Creative Arts: Children's Book Illustration

Institution University for the Creative Arts View institution profile
Department Graphics and Illustration
Web uca.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email enquiries@uca.ac.uk
Telephone 01252 918291
Study type Taught

Summary

The MA in Children’s Book Illustration at UCA Farnham is a dynamic, industry-focused programme designed for illustrators eager to engage with young readers through both traditional and experimental forms of storytelling.

Taught by practising children’s book illustrators with strong connections to publishers and agents across Europe and China, the course offers a unique blend of creative exploration and professional insight.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the children’s book publishing industry reached a global market value of over $4.7 billion in 2024, with the UK contributing £237 million to that figure. Our MA programme is crafted to help illustrators confidently enter this thriving and competitive market, equipped with the skills, networks, and creative vision to succeed.

You are encouraged to push boundaries in how stories are made and communicated—whether through print, digital platforms, or immersive formats—while developing a distinctive voice that resonates with today’s global audience of young readers.

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Think creative industries, think UCA

The University for the Creative Arts is the place for people with the drive to explore their creative identity and build a career doing what they love. Whether you want to carve a path into the industry, develop an unfinished project or take the next step beyond your studies, UCA is the place.

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