BA (Hons) Illustration at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Are you passionate about bringing stories and messages to life through illustration? If you're a creative individual seeking a career in an imaginative and dynamic industry, where each day presents new artistic challenges, our BA (Hons) Illustration degree might be the perfect fit for you. Taught by industry-experts you’ll master the fundamentals of illustration.

Faculty: Creative Arts and Design | Duration: Three Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this illustration course you are encouraged to solve visual problems with your own unique aesthetic solutions, experiment with image and type and explore appropriate digital technologies. Through practical hands-on, project-based learning you will explore the fundamental core aspects of the subject such as narrative structure, hierarchy, composition and layout, typography, information design, image creation and conceptual thinking skills. Core modules include Critical and Historical Thinking, Creative Skills and Technologies, Projects, Conceptual Thinking, Design Processes, Contemporary Issues and Creative Practice, Design Research and Theory, Professional Studies: Graphic Design and Illustration, Industry Brief, Illustration Studies: Image Making, Illustration Studies: Narrative, Final Major Project, Dissertation, Professional Practice. Optional modules include Belonging & Becoming, Enterprise.

Career pathways

I received a lot of support from my tutors whilst at the University. They supported me through each project and were always there to offer guidance if needed. Roles include Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Story Board Artist, Concept Artist, Print maker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis. As part of the application process applicants will need to demonstrate portfolio work, further guidance is given on the portfolio advice section. UCAS code W546.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three Years

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