Illustration BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Illustration BA (Hons)
Study in vibrant, purpose-built studios with award-winning staff and fellow creatives. Develop your visual voice through global briefs, study trips, and an optional Global Exchange programme (including Japan) to prepare for dynamic creative industry.
Exceptional creative resources
Explore industry-standard digital tools like Photoshop and After Effects, alongside immersive VR, 3D software, and traditional techniques including printmaking, ceramics, and bookbinding.
Connect with industry
Gain insight from visiting profession...
Study in vibrant, purpose-built studios with award-winning staff and fellow creatives. Develop your visual voice through global briefs, study trips, and an optional Global Exchange programme (including Japan) to prepare for dynamic creative industry.<br/><br/><strong>Exceptional creative resources</strong><br/>Explore industry-standard digital tools like Photoshop and After Effects, alongside immersive VR, 3D software, and traditional techniques including printmaking, ceramics, and bookbinding.<br/><br/><strong>Connect with industry</strong><br/>Gain insight from visiting professionals and global speakers, take part in real-world projects, commissions and competitions and enjoy an overseas study opportunity.<br/><br/><strong>Inspiring career pathways</strong><br/>Work with award-winning tutors and practicing illustrators. Choose your direction with specialist exit awards, shaping a career that suits your passion.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you want to explore your creativity with confidence<br/><br/><br/>- you seek access to cutting-edge tools, specialist workshops and traditional techniques<br/><br/><br/>- you want to take part in real-world projects and connect with professionals<br/><br/><br/>- you are excited to shape and pave your own creative direction.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W222
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Scottish Higher
In combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
In any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 points. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
In any subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
104 tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
M
Preference on Digital Production, Design and Development, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination with other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered in combination with other level 3 qualifications
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