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Postgraduate study at Norwich University of the Arts is your blank canvas. The only limit to what you can achieve as a postgraduate student is your own imagination; your own curiosity; your own determination.

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At Norwich University of the Arts, postgraduate study is an opportunity to deepen your creative practice and explore new ideas. Our postgraduate courses are built on an ethos of creative production through independent learning. You’ll be supported with a variety of teaching and learning methods, including group tutorials, live briefs and project proposals, as well as having the opportunity to collaborate with peers from other creative disciplines.

Our academic experts are here to inspire, challenge, and support you as you pursue your passion. They will help you push your creative boundaries and develop professional skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for success in the workplace when you graduate.

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Master’s courses at Norwich

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Advertising MA

Discover how to apply strategic thinking, curiosity, and wordsmithing to create distinctive brand identities and unforgettable campaigns

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Animation MA

Extend your creative vision and shape the future of animated storytelling through innovative animation practices and critical engagement

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Illustration MA

Develop and evolve your unique visual language to challenge conventions and expand the practice of contemporary illustration

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Interaction Design MA

Transform your understanding of user interaction and digital experiences through innovative practices and critical engagement

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Service Design MA

Master the art of service design to create solutions that shape the future of user-centric experiences

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Creative Computing MSc

Discover how to use advanced programming and creative practice to design interactive experiences that push the boundaries of digital creativity

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Data Science and AI in Creative Industries MSc

Learn how computer science, data analytics, and AI drive innovation and enhance everyday experiences in the creative industries

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Games Computing MSc

Gain the skills to develop software, systems, and content for modern video games, preparing you for a career in the computer games industry

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User Experience Design MA

Master user-centred design principles to develop and design socially and environmentally responsible, innovative products and solutions

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Architecture MArch

Take the next step towards becoming a qualified architect on our MArch Architecture course. Developing a unique design voice is at the heart of the course while equipping successful graduates with the necessary professional competencies.

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Creative Education MA

Our MA in Creative Education is a two-year top-up qualification that will enable you to develop expertise in the field of teaching and learning through critical evaluation of research and pedagogical practices.

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Communication Design MA

Become an expert in how design shapes experience on Norwich University of the Arts’ MA Communication Design postgraduate degree course.

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Film MA

Experiment with the full range of audio-visual methods and grow your specialist expertise on Norwich University of the Arts’ MA Film postgraduate degree course.

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Fine Art MA

Join a community of passionate and skilful artists at one of the UK’s longest-established fine art universities on Norwich’s MA Fine Art postgraduate degree course.

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Games MA

Get under the skin of what makes a successful game and explore the fine details that set the best games apart on Norwich University of the Arts’ MA Games postgraduate degree course.

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Textile Design MA

Explore the cutting edge of textile design and develop your skillset on Norwich University of the Arts’ MA Textile Design postgraduate degree course.

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Thursday 21 November – Saturday 23 November 2024 The 21st Architectural Humanities Research Association International Conference is taking place at Norwich this November, with the theme ‘Body Matters’.
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