
Illustration BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Illustration BA (Hons)
Course overview
Our Illustration degree course can open doors to a wide variety of careers. From freelance illustration and design, to work in media and advertising, publishing and much more.
Why study with us
• This is a studio-based course where you can make use of the very latest digital and printing facilities.
• You’ll get the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying overseas. In recent years students have chosen to study part of their course in Sydney, Australia and many European cou...
<strong>Course overview</strong><br/><br/>Our Illustration degree course can open doors to a wide variety of careers. From freelance illustration and design, to work in media and advertising, publishing and much more.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• This is a studio-based course where you can make use of the very latest digital and printing facilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll get the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying overseas. In recent years students have chosen to study part of their course in Sydney, Australia and many European countries.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• There are opportunities to create illustrations for live projects. Including the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration, D&AD Student Design Awards, and the Association of Illustrators’ World Illustration Awards.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll develop a specialist toolkit of communication competencies. From Intercultural Communication for Professional Purposes, Research Methods for Applied International Business Communication to Managing International Business and Trade.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our English language provision is officially accredited by the British Council.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have the opportunity to mix with students and staff from a wide range of cultures and languages. Helping you develop the professional language and intercultural skills important for success.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future careers</strong><br/><br/>We’ve designed our Illustration course so that you’ll be able to build up an impressive portfolio of work. Which will enable you to work as an independent artist or illustrator.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W225
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
96 UCAS points from Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points from Level 3 credits.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass including 96 points from Higher Level Subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS points from Higher Level Irish Leaving Certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
96 points at A2.
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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