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Master's degree, Arts, design and media. University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom.
Masters by Research - Creative Arts is a master's degree program in arts, design and media at University of Hertfordshire, a public institution in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom, founded in 1952.
First-year tuition is listed at 17,420 GBP and the application fee at Free.
Applications to University of Hertfordshire typically receive a decision in 4 days and 19 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 29,696 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 17,420 GBP |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 12,276 GBP |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 29,696 GBP |
Our directory lists 476 master's degree programs in arts, design and media at 73 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 19,250 GBP, and the middle half cost between 17,500 GBP and 21,700 GBP.
At 17,420 GBP, Masters by Research - Creative Arts is 10% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 9,445 GBP to 39,000 GBP.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters Creative Industry - Transfer to Master of Arts - Design for Interactive Experience | Edinburgh Napier University International College, Edinburg | 9,445 GBP |
| Master of Arts - 2D Animation and Stop Motion (with Advanced Practice) | Teesside University, Middlesbrough | 10,000 GBP |
| Master of Art by Research - Music and Sound | University of Gloucestershire - Park, Cheltenham | 12,775 GBP |
| Master of Arts by Research - Performing Art and Production | University of Gloucestershire - Oxstalls, Gloucester | 13,425 GBP |
| Master of Fine Arts - Design for Interactive Art and Experiences | Edinburgh Napier University - Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh | 14,030 GBP |
| Master of Arts - Film - Editing | University of South Wales - Cardiff, Pontypridd | 14,300 GBP |
University of Hertfordshire sets the exact entry requirements for Masters by Research - Creative Arts. For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 17,420 GBP. Living costs are extra; University of Hertfordshire estimates 12,276 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
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It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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