Illustration with Foundation BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Illustration with Foundation BA (Hons)
The foundation offers a non-standard entry to BA (Hons) Illustration, helping you build skills across media like animation, print-making and photography. Explore creative processes and best practice in a vibrant, studio-based environment.
A strong creative foundation
Start with hands-on exploration across media and discover your strengths, refining your visual language before diving into the BA (Hons) Illustration.
Connect with industry
Gain insight from visiting professionals and global speakers, take part in real-world pr...
The foundation offers a non-standard entry to BA (Hons) Illustration, helping you build skills across media like animation, print-making and photography. Explore creative processes and best practice in a vibrant, studio-based environment.<br/><br/><strong>A strong creative foundation</strong><br/>Start with hands-on exploration across media and discover your strengths, refining your visual language before diving into the BA (Hons) Illustration.<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
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W229
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Scottish Higher
32 points
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
From any subject (preferably from Art and Design or Combined)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
From any subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
From any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points from any subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
From any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
32 points from any subjects
A level
32 points , minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
P
Pass overall with D or E on the core. Any subject may be considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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