**Why choose this course?**
The BA Illustration at the University of Northampton puts the power of storytelling and visual communication at the heart of what we do.
The course emphasises the importance of supporting students to develop their own visual language through a range of media and approaches from page to screen, 3D, installation and interaction. Through this holistic programme you can experiment and innovate using idea generation and real-world application to create work with meaning and purpose. With regards to employment, 90% of students go on to work an...
**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/>The BA Illustration at the University of Northampton puts the power of storytelling and visual communication at the heart of what we do.<br/><br/>The course emphasises the importance of supporting students to develop their own visual language through a range of media and approaches from page to screen, 3D, installation and interaction. Through this holistic programme you can experiment and innovate using idea generation and real-world application to create work with meaning and purpose. With regards to employment, 90% of students go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course.*<br/>Other highlights include:<br/><br/><br/>- Strong links with industry plus lots of opportunities to work with ‘live’ projects, competition briefs and collaboration with other subjects.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to specialist resources with technical instruction and support such as; printmaking, photography, sculpture, 3D printing, lasercutting, VR and digital media.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to exhibit your work publicly.<br/><br/><br/>- Mac computer design and reprographics suite.<br/><br/><br/>**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**<br/><br/><br/>- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. <br/><br/><br/>- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).<br/><br/><br/>- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we wont ask for a deposit for September 2025**. <br/><br/><br/>- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.<br/><br/><br/>- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. <br/><br/><br/>**The Northampton Employment Promise** <br/><br/><br/>- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.<br/><br/><br/>✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023<br/>✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information<br/>✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Waterside Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W220
Institution Code
N38
Points of Entry
Year 1
112
B,B,B,B
M:30
DMM
H3,H3,H3,H3
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
DMM
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
DMM
B,C,C
Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements
M2,M3,M3
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff requirements
DMM
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
B,C,C
Pass (C and above)
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
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