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BA (Hons) Illustration for Comics at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Whether you're drawn to comic strips, graphic novels, storyboarding for film and TV, or character design for games, this highly creative BA Illustration for Comics course equips you with traditional and digital skills.

Faculty: School of Arts / Order a Prospectus / Ask a question / Attend an open day or webinar  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year one you will learn how visual language and graphic communication work within illustration for comics through practical investigation with a range of materials and processes including drawing, pictorial storytelling and various digital applications.

Career pathways

You will develop the knowledge and practical skills to enter the creative industries as an artist with particular emphasis on Illustration for Comics and narrative sequential work.

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Entry requirements

Typically, applicants must have one of the following: Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in an Art related subject Two A levels at Grade A-D (one of which should be in an Art related subject) Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies, Art & Design Access to HE Art & Design In addition, applicants must have 5 GCSE’s at Grade A-C including English language. Applicants will also be required to provide a satisfactory portfolio of work. You may be invited to attend an interview. Mature applicants without formal qualifications, but with evidence of sufficient and relevant industry experience will be considered, and will be required to provide a portfolio of work and also attend an interview. Selection process All candidates must present a satisfactory portfolio of practical work at interview. The portfolio should include evidence of an appropriate standard of visual literacy as well as a sample of written work. An electronic portfolio will be accepted in cases where a face-to-face interview is not possible. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their English language skills are high enough to succeed in their studies by meeting the University Standard English Language requirements. UCAS code: W222.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,700 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time off-campus (partner college) tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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