Illustration

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 creative disciplines.



Why you should study this course
• Focus on your individual creative development.



• You will have opportunities to tailor your portfolio for specific career paths.



• Study in an interdisciplinary learning environment. 



• Gain access to experienced illustrators and industry professionals.



• Prepare yourself for a career in publishing, advertising, illustration or digital media.   



Where our graduates work
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:


• Codemasters Gaming, Warwickshire



• Design-by-Touch toy and app design agency, Leamington Spa



• Nettl Web Design, Birmingham



• Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon



• McCann creative agency, Birmingham



• HanSpringett Ltd, Bucharest Romania



• Armstrong Wolfe, Cheltenham



- 22 Digital Ltd, UK


• Havas Design, London UK



• Uncrowd, Germany



• Hutch, UK



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.

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.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.