Illustration BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Gain a practical foundation in graphic arts, where we encourage interdisciplinary collaborations. Equip yourself to thrive in the creative industries. Our BA(Hons) Illustration programme focuses on practical issues you'll encounter in the professional world and the broader cultural and socio-economic landscape.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge tools and technologies, like robot arms, 3D printers, film labs, bronze casting, UX and UI workshops, Mac labs, printmaking rooms, and black and white darkrooms Technique Diversity: Learn about a wide range of techniques. These techniques include direct and indirect methods, as well as digital and analogue methods. You can do printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, making objects, creating books, publishing, and making graphic novels.
Explore the full spectrum of graphic arts Interdisciplinary Exposure: Collaborate with students in Illustration, Animation, and Photography. This cross-disciplinary engagement cultivates divergent thinking. This will give you new ideas and strategies to stand out in the job market.
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Key highlights
- Facilities include robot arms, 3D printers, film labs and bronze casting
- Access to Mac labs, printmaking rooms and black and white darkrooms
- Digital and analogue techniques, from printmaking and painting to collage
- Opportunities in book creation, publishing and graphic novel making
- Collaborate with Animation and Photography students across disciplines
- Focus on professional practice within the wider cultural landscape
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- Additional condition: portfolio — All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Illustrator
- Graphic novelist
- Book illustrator
- Printmaker
- Graphic designer
- Concept artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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