MA Design (Illustration)
at Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

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MA Design (Illustration)
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Sheffield Hallam University
Overview

The Sheffield Hallam University is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MA Design (Illustration) from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 12 months. The MA Design (Illustration) program is considered part of the top ranked courses in UK. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MA Design (Illustration) at Sheffield Hallam University is around Pound 18,600 (INR 2,404,980). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc.

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Tuition & Fees	₹23.57 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MA Design (Illustration)

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Fees

Sheffield Hallam University MA Design (Illustration) fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the Sheffield Hallam University. The total first-year tuition fees of MA Design (Illustration) are Pound 18,600 (INR 2,404,980).

To know more about Sheffield Hallam University MA Design (Illustration) fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 23,56,915

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.71587 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 4ᵗʰ September 2026

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Curriculum

For detailed information regarding the Sheffield Hallam University program at MA Design (Illustration), click on the green button below. The curriculum PDF provides all important information students may need to know related to the course including subjects taught, available electives and other course-related content. The PDF also provides a semester-wise breakup of the overall course structure.

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Entry Requirements

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Students must have a UG Degree in related field with score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above from an accredited college or university.

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* a 2.2 degree or equal in an appropriate subject, or significant related experience.

* appropriate study plans with an indication of possible project topics and clear appropriate and realistic learning aims.

* a high level of creative ability as by a portfolio of work.

* ability to discuss design issues critically and confidently.
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TOEFL

Marks - 79/120
Listening 17, Speaking 20, Reading 18, Writing 17.

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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
Listening: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5

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* Academic Transcripts * Two references * A personal statement * Interview * Portfolio

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#501	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#201	Art and Design QS, 2025

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2026)
Internship Available	Yes

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Sheffield Hallam University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Easy going

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.7

Part time work4.1

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life3.9

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.9

Safety5

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration3.1

Anonymous

MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science - Batch of 2026

5.0

Sheffield, a city of hope.

Tips: I have lived by myself before so chores were not a challenge to me. I didn't grow up in a traditional and conservative home so not much of a cultural shift. I received a 2000 scholarship that was approved in my acceptance letter. Overall, I'm glad I'm here.

Likes (Indian Food): A typical day at the university is just attending classes, lunch and then back home. There are a few events on campus organised by the Hallam Students' Union (HSU). The first 2 weeks of joining, we had welcome week events lined up for us to get acquaint to the university and union activities, clubs and societies.

Dislikes (Safety): The teaching faculty is very approachable and helps us with everything through the course and modules. The weekly schedule is set and they adhere to it and assist us with any help that we need. The faculty is quite diverse even in terms of nationality.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 500

Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026Read more

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Mukti

Global MBA - Batch of 2025

4.1

Good academics and job options.

Tips: In the beginning, it is difficult to adapt. After a while, you get used to your new environment. On the basis of my past academics, I got a scholarship of 2000 pounds.

Likes (Safety): There's good safety here. Police are patrolling all the time and they take strict action against safety purposes. My experience is so good because I also come back from my shifts late at night, but I never face any safety issues.

Dislikes (Indian Food): It is quite difficult to find Indian restaurants, especially North Indian restaurants. There are only two or three Indian restaurants here, but their food is not very tasty, and it’s too expensive to eat out. I prefer to cook my own food.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 600

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40575

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025Read more

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MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Batch of 2022

3.5

Experience at Sheffield Hallam University

Tips: I would recommend students to be bold and confident when they come to a different country. Not to take part in any illegal activities. Work only for the hours allowed and concentrate more on improving the skills for the post-graduate work. Start applying early. Enjoy your time here and also be cautious.

Likes (Part time work): When I came to UK there were so many opportunity for part time. However, when more number of students came in the opportunity declined exponentially. Students are allowed to work for only 20 hours. So I used to work part time on weekends and work on my college assignments and applied for the jobs whilst at university.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are no proper restaurants like a typical Indian restaurant. I would say it's better to cook your own meal to save. If you want to dine outside then it would cost you around 10-15 which is 1000- 1500 rupees. And a normal subway would cost 6 pounds. So I would definitely recommend learning basic cooking before coming to any foreign country.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 606

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2023Read more

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MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2022

3.4

Try to embrace the cultural differences.

Tips: There is always a cultural difference when travelling to a different country. I would say embrace that difference and make this time to blend into the system. There are multiple scholarships, I would say they were difficult to get but it's always worth the try.

Likes (Public transportation): University is located at the heart of the city. So the public transportation is very reliable. There are city buses, trains and trams throughout the city which makes transportation easy and from this, you can actually save a lot of money. Bus offers a discount price for students which is 13 per ride.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I would say there is recession going on throughout the world. There are many companies that are willing to sponsor jobs but for freshers it's quite competitive. It is better to come with the job experience in hand for easy access to the job market. However, if the right skill and confidence is there you are a winner wherever you go.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 10000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 150000

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2022Read more

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MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Batch of 2021

4.4

Affordable and the best college!

Tips: Students should do research about the modules of their courses. They should check ranking of the university according to their chosen course. Do they want to live in a bigger city or a cosmopolitan city because Sheffield doesn't have so much to offer as compared to London and other big cities?

Likes (Value for money): Sheffield city is the 4th biggest city of United Kingdom and it is very cheap compared to others like Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Essex, Reeding and London. Quality of life is also very good with less population and less traffic. No crime is there. Everything is so cheap.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian food isn't available so easily including the Indian groceries. When I came to this college, the whole country was under national lockdown and because of that, the options for food and groceries were so limited that I had to suffer a lot but now, the things have changed. Lockdown restrictions have been removed and now lots of options are available to go out and get whatever we want.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2128

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 29681

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2021Read more

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Highlights

The course is project based and students use creative, practical and theoretical skills to investigate and propose new responses
Students develop existing knowledge and experience as a designer, exploiting our significant research expertise to enhance your own design and research skills to a new level
The aim of this program is to help students to become a creative, imaginative and versatile designer

MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University
Important Dates

Sep , 2026

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MA Design (Illustration)
at
Sheffield Hallam University

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