BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
1st in the UK for animation and game design (Guardian University Guide, 2026) Best Concept Art School in the UK (The Rookies, Global School Rankings, 2024) Learn from staff whose credits include Avengers, The Hobbit & Thor You want to become a comic illustrator or concept artist You dream of characters and worlds for them to live in. You’re constantly thinking up stories and scenarios that will intrigue, excite and engage your audience. You have a sketch book full of ideas.
You want your fans to escape to a world of your creation. You may dream about becoming a freelance comic artist, an independent author or even publishing your own comics. Perhaps your desire is to run your own webcomic series online?
You could even become a concept artist working within the animation, games and film ind
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st in the UK for animation and game design (Guardian 2026)
- Named Best Concept Art School in the UK by The Rookies, 2024
- Taught by staff with credits on Avengers, The Hobbit and Thor
- Focus on creating characters, worlds and engaging stories
- Prepares students for freelance work, self-publishing or webcomics
- Sandwich option adds a year to the degree
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Comic illustrator
- Concept artist
- Freelance comic artist
- Independent author
- Webcomic creator
- Concept artist for animation, games and film
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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