BA (Hons) Illustration
University for the Creative ArtsFarnham, United Kingdom
Course overview
How to become an Illustrator? Study an Illustration course at a specialist uni for creative industries. Begin your illustrator career with a hands-on degree.
Key highlights
- Hands-on degree focused on practical illustration skills
- Taught at a specialist university for the creative industries
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — …standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extende…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
Scholarships
UCA Creative Development Scholarships
Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year
Up to £3,000UCA Merit Scholarship
Value: £4,500 fee deduction for the first year.
Up to £4,500
Careers this course leads to
- Illustrator
- Freelance illustrator
- Children's book illustrator
- Editorial illustrator
- Concept artist
- Graphic designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 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 for the Creative Arts, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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