BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art at Leeds Arts University

Programme overview

This experiential course gives you space to explore theory, practice, and professional contexts of comic and concept art. Discover the diverse possibilities of these exciting fields through practical, transdisciplinary, and industry relevant skills. You will refine your design, drawing and digital visualisation skills to create believable worlds and bring immersive stories from your imagination to life.

Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: The course starts by shaping how you think and draw as a comic and concept artist. Year two: You will develop an understanding of cultural awareness, and the skills needed for worldbuilding and believability. Year three: You will focus on your specialism and the industry-related skills for becoming a professional comic and/or concept artist.

Career pathways

Graduates will be prepared for employment across a range of roles including commercial comic art, storyboard art, concept art, character design, visual development, creature design and experience design for a range of companies within the animation, games, TV and advertising industries. Graduates may also continue to postgraduate study, including onto our MA Comic Art and Graphic Novel.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma (expected subjects depend on the course); GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 Pass. International: A-levels 104-120 UCAS points including an art/design-related subject; IB Diploma 26 points; European Baccalaureate 70%; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma DD; UAL Extended Diploma Merit; UAL Foundation Diploma Distinction; IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; one reference. Applicants may be assessed through personal statement, predicted grades, reference, examples of work and digital audition or interview. Course requirement: Portfolio showing a range of drawing and image making, observational and imaginative drawing, and design/idea development or visual storytelling.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home fee per year for years one to three; optional placement year charged at 20% of the annual tuition fee; rises to £10,050 in 2027/28. Home students who already hold a degree pay £10,540 in 2026/27. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 a year (2026/27). BA/BSc (Hons) international fee per year; optional placement year charged at 20% of the annual tuition fee; increases by inflation in later years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply-undergraduate

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