Illustration BA Honours at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Turn your passion for drawing and image-making into an exciting career in the visual arts with our highly regarded illustration degree. Our Illustration degree is studio based and you will be learning in your own workspace at our specialist state-of-the-art learning facility, The Grove. You will have access to facilities including print, ceramics, photography, film/audio, 3D and digital printing.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: School of Design | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We will teach you creative skills such as animation, bookbinding, printmaking processes, relevant digital software and drawing both life and location. Compulsory modules include Communication Skills, Creative Media and Cultures, Creative Workshops, Innovative Projects, Illustration Narrative and Self-authorship, Illustration Practise and Research, Illustration Projects, Illustration Skills and Context, Developing a Visual Identity, Illustration Portfolio.

Career pathways

The teaching on this course is structured to help you identify your specialist skills. It will equip you with the knowledge to set up studios, approach agents or produce websites to further your future career ambitions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points: 80-112. A levels: BB-BBC. BTEC: MMP-DMM. Access requirements: Overall pass in a relevant subject: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 80-112 UCAS Tariff points. As part of the application process, we'd love to see your portfolio of work. It’s your chance to show us what inspires you and how you think. For more information, please see the portfolio tab.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £83 per taught credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £152 per taught credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/360620ef-c069-92ea-f38c-b3778e3e54d9/illustration?studyYear=2027

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