
Illustration BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Illustration BA (Hons)
The University of South Wales’ Illustration course focuses on developing the design, drawing and illustration skills required for original and creative illustration within the sophisticated visual world of books, magazines, adverts and interactive content. It produces high calibre illustrators, storyboard and concept artists, infographics illustrators and publishers who share a passion to inform, entertain, or educate using images.
The core principles of drawing are applied throughout the Illustration degree. You’ll develop key skills in creative thinking, translating a bri...
The University of South Wales’ Illustration course focuses on developing the design, drawing and illustration skills required for original and creative illustration within the sophisticated visual world of books, magazines, adverts and interactive content. It produces high calibre illustrators, storyboard and concept artists, infographics illustrators and publishers who share a passion to inform, entertain, or educate using images.<br/><br/>The core principles of drawing are applied throughout the Illustration degree. You’ll develop key skills in creative thinking, translating a brief, drawing and mark making, and colour theory. To prepare for today’s increasingly fluid platforms of print, mobile and interactive image, you’ll communicate ideas in innovative ways using traditional and digital technologies. Throughout your three years with us, you’ll have numerous opportunities to engage with creative professionals and clients. This may be in the form of an industry visit, guest speaker, or live brief. Our students have recently collaborated with The Royal Horticultural Society, The Roald Dahl Estate and Little Man Coffee.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W220
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
To include an Art and Design related subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in an Art & Design related subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
To include an Art and Design related subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
C,C,C
To include an Art and Design related subject
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art and Design related subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
D
A*
We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |