Leeds Arts University

Founded in 1846 as the Leeds Government School of Art and Design, Leeds Arts University has built an international reputation as one of the UK’s leading creative arts education institutions.

The University offers MA courses in Advertising and Branding, Animation, Comic Art and Graphic Novel, Creative Practice, Creative Writing, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography, all delivered by expert tutors who are highly experienced in their creative field.

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Whichever subject you choose, you can benefit from valuable industry connections that offer networking and other professional opportunities, including the chance to hear from industry speakers. You will have opportunities to attend events and exhibitions related to your specialisation. Some courses have a partnership network, providing students with a residency at a partner organisation to improve their skills, experience, and knowledge for a career in the discipline.

Funding

Postgraduate students can benefit from the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded to one home student for one year of study.  Postgraduate loans up to a maximum value of £12,471 are available if your course starts on or after 1 August 2024, for all taught and research Masters programmes in all subjects.

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Leeds Arts University is well-equipped for postgraduate study, and students can access a range of specialist facilities. These include industry-standard audio/visual resources, film and photography studios, 3D resources, and print resources. All students have access to a dedicated arts library, offering high-quality print and online resources to support research and creative practice.

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Open days 

If you're interested in studying at Leeds Arts University, the only specialist arts university in the North of England, come join us at our next postgraduate open day. Our next event is 3 December. 

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