Course Overview

Learning from experienced academics and connecting with a unique programme of guest speakers, you’ll be challenged to test boundaries, explore new approaches and apply your illustration practice to a diverse range of industry sectors. With this online Illustration degree, you’ll gain the professional training and entrepreneurial skills needed to turn your talent into a successful career.   

You will:

• Experiment with a range of media and practices, integrating established and emerging technologies, to realise your authentic visual language 

• Master visual communication and visual problem-solving by working on industry-informed projects and briefs  

• Receive feedback on your final year work from leading international art directors, publishers, editors and designers 

• Gain exposure to key players in the creative industries by submitting your work to our dedicated online magazine Wunderkammer 

• Prepare for the industry by exploring multiple creative pathways and considering the more comprehensive contextual, ethical and professional contexts of your practice. 

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an online interview to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or give a performance, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.

Course route Entry requirements

BA/BSc(Hons) degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Part Time Work Details

N/A

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.