Illustration BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Illustration BA (Hons)
Turn your passion for art and creativity into a professional career in illustration.
Ideal for creative individuals passionate about illustration, this course is designed to help you develop your unique style, build a tailored portfolio and gain the skills and industry insight needed to launch a successful, flexible career in the creative industries.
• Explore diverse illustration techniques and media.
• Engage in projects that reflect personal interests and career goals. 
• Collaborate with peers across c...
<strong>Turn your passion for art and creativity into a professional career in illustration.</strong><br/><br/>Ideal for creative individuals passionate about illustration, this course is designed to help you develop your unique style, build a tailored portfolio and gain the skills and industry insight needed to launch a successful, flexible career in the creative industries.<br/><br/><br/>• Explore diverse illustration techniques and media.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engage in projects that reflect personal interests and career goals. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with peers across creative disciplines.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/>• Focus on your individual creative development.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will have opportunities to tailor your portfolio for specific career paths.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study in an interdisciplinary learning environment. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain access to experienced illustrators and industry professionals.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Prepare yourself for a career in publishing, advertising, illustration or digital media. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where our graduates work</strong><br/>Previous graduates have gone onto post-graduate study, internships, freelance work and commissions, creative design and visualisation. These have included working for some prestigious employers, including:<br/><br/><br/>• Codemasters Gaming, Warwickshire<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Design-by-Touch toy and app design agency, Leamington Spa<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Nettl Web Design, Birmingham<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon<br/><br/><br/><br/>• McCann creative agency, Birmingham<br/><br/><br/><br/>• HanSpringett Ltd, Bucharest Romania<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Armstrong Wolfe, Cheltenham<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 22 Digital Ltd, UK<br/><br/><br/>• Havas Design, London UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Uncrowd, Germany<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hutch, UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our students have been shortlisted and won various national and internationally recognised competitions including: D&AD, The Silent Book Prize, The House of Illustration, Macmillan Prize for Children’s Picture Book Illustration, Adobe Championships, the Creative Conscience Awards, and ‘The one to watch’ Award at New Designers.<br/><br/>The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.<br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W225
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed [2] May also include AS level and EPQ [3] Specific subject not required
Scottish Higher
C,C,D
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English.
A level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs  | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 
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