University of Lancashire

BA Illustration

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BA (Hons) Illustration at the University of Central Lancashire is a studio-based course designed to help students refine their creative skills and develop a strong visual language. Whether you’re passionate about drawing, painting, collage, print, or digital media, this course gives you the freedom to explore a wide range of techniques while using modern digital and printing facilities.

Studying Illustration from the University of Central Lancashire prepares you for various career opportunities in freelance illustration, design, media, advertising, and publishing. You’ll gain industry insights through professional work placements and collaborative projects, giving you the experience needed to succeed in a competitive field.

At the University of Central Lancashire, BA (Hons) Illustration also offers exciting international study opportunities, allowing you to spend a semester or year abroad in destinations such as Australia and Europe. You’ll have the chance to showcase your talent by participating in prestigious competitions like the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration, D&AD Student Design Awards, and the Association of Illustrators’ World Illustration Awards.

This course also equips you with the practical skills, industry connections, and creative confidence to build a successful career in illustration.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration. Students will be sent an email by the university’s Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.

Grade Requirements: 

  • UCAS tariff of 96 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM and BTEC Diploma at DD
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

English Proficiency:

  • International applicants whose first language is not English are required to prove their English Language proficiency by having an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BA Illustration at the University of Lancashire can pursue careers in roles such as the following: 

  • Freelance Illustrator 
  • In-house Designer
  • Animator
  • Project Manager
  • Multimedia Producer
  • Set Designer

Cost of study

The course is available to international students for a fee of £17,325 per year, offering fantastic value for high-quality education. For local students, the course costs £9,535 per year.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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