MA Digital Comics
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Excellent reputation: Best Creative School in the UK, Best 2D Animation School in Europe and number two in the world and Best Concept Art School in the UK (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024). Course created by professionals: University of Hertfordshire sits at the forefront of digital comics research and practice, with the first ever digital comics research symposium held at the University in 2015. Collaboration: Staff and students at Herts were involved in the curation and restoration of digital comics for the Comics Unmasked exhibition at The British Library.
The University also collaborated on The NESTA funded Electricomics project with renowned creators Leah & Alan Moore. Research: Most recently Herts has been leading research into Augmented and Virtual Reality comics and i
Key highlights
- Rated Best Creative School in the UK by The Rookies, 2024
- Department hosted the first ever digital comics research symposium in 2015
- Staff and students restored digital comics for a British Library exhibition
- Collaborated with Leah and Alan Moore on the NESTA-funded Electricomics project
- Research into augmented and virtual reality comics informs the course
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Comic artist
- Digital comics creator
- Graphic novelist
- Illustrator
- Concept artist
- Storyboard artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,320 | International: £17,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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