Postgraduate programmes

Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic exploration and innovation? Join us at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), for a postgraduate degree that will inspire your creativity and launch your career into the world of art & design. 

Whether you’re an aspiring painter, sculptor, graphic designer, or digital artist, our interdisciplinary and hands-on approach to teaching and learning will help your creative potential thrive. Learn from industry experts, accomplished artists, and designers who are eager to share their experiences to help guide you through your creative journey.

Ranked Top Ten for Art & Design in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2024, we offer a diverse range of postgraduate courses including; Animation & VFX / Art & Humanities / Art, Science & Visual Thinking / Comics & Graphic Novels / Curatorial Practice (Art & Design) / Design for Business / Design for Healthcare / Drawing / Fine Art / Forensic Art & Facial Imaging / Medical Art / Product Design / Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design is the creative heart of the University of Dundee, and is world-renowned for its high-quality teaching and research. Our strong ties to the global art and design industries open doors to exciting career opportunities. We’ve helped to shape the careers of some of the finest artists and designers across the globe with our graduates having gone on to work in galleries, studios, and creative spaces worldwide. DJCAD is a global community where your unique perspective is not just welcomed but celebrated.

The city of Dundee itself serves as a vibrant canvas, with its stunning waterfront and historic/contemporary architecture. Moreover, Dundee is home to the iconic V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum), which showcases exhibitions spanning various disciplines, including contemporary art, fashion, and architecture. Needless to say, inspiration is endless in Dundee. 

Let us inspire you.

Master’s degree show
DJCAD is annually transformed into a working art space, allowing students to exhibit work for the highly anticipated Masters Degree Show. With VIP-invited guests, industry experts, as well as friends and family on the scene, the show is the perfect place to network and promote your work. 

Cutting-edge facilities

Gain full access to our state-of-the-art studios, workshops, and the latest design software and tools to transform your ideas into visual works of art. Additionally, you’ll be working from a campus where everything you need is at your fingertips. From convenience stores and art supply shops to places to eat and relax, the University of Dundee city campus has it all. 

Cooper Gallery
Not many art schools can boast a fully functioning gallery exhibition space attached to its building. Cooper Gallery is a public art gallery at the heart of DJCAD, with an annual programme of exhibitions and events by national and international artists, designers and cultural practitioners. 

Join us at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and embark on an inspiring journey of artistic discovery and personal growth. For more information about our masters programmes and events, visit the DJCAD website.