Illustration

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

3 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Fine Arts | Graphic Design | Illustration

Area of study

Arts

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2025-09-01	-

About Program

Program Overview

Illustration BA (Hons)

Explore traditional and contemporary illustration and develop practical skills on this Illustration degree course.

Key Information

UCAS Code:

W220, W223

Typical Offer:

112-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent

Study Mode and Duration:

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich with work placement
4 years with foundation year
5 years sandwich with foundation year and work placement

Start Date:

September 2025

Course Information

Overview

Redefine the world with a pencil or stylus on this BA (Hons) Illustration degree course.

You’ll challenge convention in all spheres: from inspecting illustration from new perspectives, to delving into its social, political and historical significance. You'll discover traditional and contemporary illustration techniques and the business essentials of the art form – and you can gain extra professional experience through a one-year placement, client projects, and entering design competitions. Come explore your individual vision through experimentation and engage with a range of professional applications.

At the end of this course, you'll become an all-encompassing illustrator that stands out among competitors in the creative industries.

Course Highlights

Explore a rich array of traditional and digital media — including print, paint, sculpture, 3D printing, laser cutting, spray paint, Cintiqs, and Risograph printing.
Raise your professional profile by taking on live projects with local and international clients such as Anglepoise
Catch potential employers' eyes by exhibiting your work at national exhibitions and our annual Graduate Show
Have the chance to win eminent awards by entering international competitions like Design & Art Direction (D&AD), The Macmillan Prize, and the V&A Illustration Awards
Enrich your practical and industry experience by taking an optional one-year placement – either with a company or by setting up your own
Showcase your Adobe expertise to industry peers by gaining Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) qualifications
Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (September 2025 start)

BA (Hons) Foundation year

A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent
T-levels - Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 25

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

Selection Process

All applicants will be asked to provide a digital portfolio of work.

For more information on how to put together your portfolio, read our Illustration creative portfolio guide.

English Language Requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Facilities

Printmaking and Letterpress

Use our traditional lino-printing, wood-cutting and monoprinting equipment for all your design and print needs.

Print Workshops

Use our screen printing and screen coating rooms for your graphic materials, artwork, and fabric printing, with a host of traditional and digital equipment.

3D Workshops

Our Workshops are ideal for model making, with high-grade kit for crafting wood, metal, plastics, polyurethane, concrete and plaster works.

Eldon Art Shop

Whether you're studying a creative degree or want to pick up some supplies, our Eldon Art Shop has the materials you'll need for your coursework or project.

CCI Open Access Suite

Our open-plan space includes PCs and Macs equipped with Adobe Creative Suite and other professional software.

Careers and Opportunities

The creative and technical abilities you develop on this course – in sequential storytelling, character animation, and visual storytelling – could lead to a variety of creative roles in design and media.

You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level.

Graduate Areas

Areas previous graduates have included:

animation
artist book making
children’s book illustration
editorial illustration
graphic novels, comics, and zines
narrative illustration
print making
art direction
teaching

Ongoing Careers Support

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

Modules

Core Modules

Illustration: Practice and Culture - 40 credits
Line, Colour and Development - 40 credits
Research and Narrative - 40 credits

Optional Modules

Body and Interior Space - 20 credits
The Hidden Lives of Things: Material Culture in the Early Modern World - 20 credits
Visions of the Past: the Artist/Designer As Historian - 20 credits
Visual Culture: Issues of Representation - 20 credits
Study Exchange - 60 credits
Comic Book Industries - 20 credits
Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice - 20 credits
Professional Experience - 20 credits
Professional Skills Development - 20 credits
Student Enterprise - 20 credits

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees (September 2025 start)