Illustration BA (Hons)

**Course overview**<br/><br/>Our Illustration degree course can open doors to a wide variety of careers. From freelance illustration and design, to work in media and advertising, publishing and much more.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- This is a studio-based course where you can make use of the very latest digital and printing facilities.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll get the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying overseas. In recent years students have chosen to study part of their course in Sydney, Australia and many European countries.<br/><br/><br/>- There are opportunities to create illustrations for live projects. Including the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration, D&AD Student Design Awards, and the Association of Illustrators’ World Illustration Awards.<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll develop a specialist toolkit of communication competencies. From Intercultural Communication for Professional Purposes, Research Methods for Applied International Business Communication to Managing International Business and Trade.<br/><br/><br/>- Our English language provision is officially accredited by the British Council.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have the opportunity to mix with students and staff from a wide range of cultures and languages. Helping you develop the professional language and intercultural skills important for success.<br/><br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/><br/>We’ve designed our Illustration course so that you’ll be able to build up an impressive portfolio of work. Which will enable you to work as an independent artist or illustrator.