University of Lincoln

BA (Hons) Illustration

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Illustrators bring stories to life with dynamic visuals and concepts for a range of audiences from books, magazines, and advertising to concept art for games, films, and TV. On our illustration programme, you can develop the foundational image making skills needed to be a successful illustrator, emphasizing craftsmanship, creativity, innovation, and imagination. Working in our professional studio environment, you'll have the opportunity to explore both traditional and digital approaches, discovering your unique creative voice and bringing your ideas to life.

From creative problem-solving and idea generation to drawing, painting, printmaking, digital illustration, and much more, you can build a portfolio that reflects your ambitions. You will also be able to tackle real-world projects through live industry briefs and have the opportunity to showcase your work in international competitions from your first year onwards. This programme is also available with an Arts Foundation Year, which can provide an alternative route of entry onto the full degree programme.

Find out more at https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/afyafyub/.

Key highlights

  • Professional studio environment for traditional and digital illustration
  • Practise drawing, painting, printmaking and digital illustration techniques
  • Tackle real-world projects through live industry briefs
  • Showcase work in international competitions from first year onwards
  • Build a portfolio reflecting your creative ambitions
  • Optional Arts Foundation Year offers an alternative entry route

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Illustrator
  • Book illustrator
  • Editorial illustrator
  • Concept artist
  • Advertising illustrator
  • Freelance illustrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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