BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration)
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Graphic Design and Graphic Illustration courses offer you control over your creative direction and career ambitions. Because we teach both degrees together, you are not tied to one study route; for instance, if you develop a passion for illustration you can transfer to Graphic Illustration to study that pathway in much more depth. | Within both courses, projects help you develop the creative and technical skills you need for industry, while also being open enough to allow you the freedom to steer your work to suit your interests. This way, you get the most out of your time with us—tailoring your degree, exploring your career options and developing a personal approach to your creative process. | With our small class sizes, throughout your degree you will benefit from generous contact time with our tutors and technicians and easy access to all facilities, supporting you to advance your learning and hone your design skills.
Key highlights
- Taught alongside Graphic Design, with flexibility to switch pathways
- Study illustration in much greater depth on this pathway
- Industry-focused projects build creative and technical design skills
- Open project briefs let you steer work towards your interests
- Small class sizes with generous tutor and technician contact time
- Easy access to all specialist facilities throughout your degree
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Additional condition: portfolio — Applicants to this course will need to submit a portfolio of work in support of their application.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Illustrator
- Graphic designer
- Book and editorial illustrator
- Concept artist
- Packaging designer
- Freelance illustrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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