BA (Hons) Illustration
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
95% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2025, based on the average of Q10-14) 1st in the UK for Best Design Education Institution, (World Brand Design Society, 2024-25) Our students have a phenomenal record in winning prestigious illustration awards We have an enviable record of success. In recent years our students have won over many awards in all of the most prestigious national and international design and illustration competitions. These include: the overall winner of the Carmelite Prize, coveted D&AD pencils; various awards at New Designers; countless YCN awards; and many short listings and nominations in competitions such as the Penguin Random House Design awards, Folio Society, the London Transport and Lloyds TSB Illustration awards.
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Key highlights
- 95% satisfaction for academic support (NSS 2025)
- Ranked 1st in UK for design education (World Brand Design Society 2024-25)
- Students have won the Carmelite Prize and coveted D&AD pencils
- Numerous awards at New Designers and YCN competitions
- Shortlistings in Penguin Random House and Folio Society competitions
- Optional four-year sandwich route available
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019/20 Academic Year 72-168 UCAS points. A levels & BTECs to include an art related subject. GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above (Grade C for English and Grade D for Maths if taken before 2015). Admission subject to portfolio interview. Check out portfolio ad…
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, English
- Additional condition: interview — Admission subject to portfolio interview.
- Additional condition: portfolio — Admission subject to portfolio interview.
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
- Illustrator
- Children's book illustrator
- Editorial illustrator
- Concept artist
- Graphic designer
- Animator
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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