Illustration (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Illustration (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The Illustration degree will help you develop both your illustrative style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as an illustrator with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.
You will:
* Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards and understand how your work fits into the industry.
* Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical p...
The Illustration degree will help you develop both your illustrative style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as an illustrator with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.
You will:
* Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards and understand how your work fits into the industry.
* Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, bookbinding, 3D materials, life drawing, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on drawing and the development of a unique personal style.
* Be introduced to professional creative processes and be encouraged to expand your abilities through workshops and practical projects.
* Learn how to interpret a brief, identify and solve problems, develop creative individuality and produce a professional portfolio.
* Gain personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills including working as a freelance artist: from marketing and self-promotion to contracts, invoices and working with clients.
* Be encouraged to work on live briefs and competitions.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A46-I18
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
48.0
72.0
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*
E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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