Illustration BA (Hons)

<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Illustration is a visual language, and has a relationship with the text that it addresses. Each half of the partnership has different moves, but they have to work together.<br/><br/>At Worcester, you can be part of the global picture. With our emphasis on international collaboration and real-world experience, you will have the opportunity to develop your ideas and your portfolio, and will also have every chance to show them off in public exhibitions. Industry links with major illustrators and publishers from around the world, such as Axel Scheffler, means you can be a part of the international illustration community from day one.<br/><br/><strong>Key features</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Work to real-world briefs provided by professional publishers<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Home of the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Award-winning lecture staff have extensive experience as professional illustrators<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to exhibit your work nationally and internationally. Field trips within the UK and overseas<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Celebrate your achievements and showcase your talent with our final year Degree Show, housed within the state-of-the-art facilities in The Art House and share your work with top industry professionals<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why the University of Worcester?</strong><br/><br/>The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.<br/><br/>At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>University of the Year finalist</strong> in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>First in the UK for sustained employment</strong>, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>First in the UK for quality education</strong> – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.<br/><br/><br/>Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays