BA (Hons) Illustration at Teesside University

Programme overview

This degree covers book cover and children's book illustration, editorial illustration, comics and graphic novels, printmaking and poster design. Students are taught by industry professionals with experience in book illustration, comics, motion design and editorial work, and gain practical skills through career-focused modules.

Faculty: School of Arts & Creative Industries | Department: Art & Design | Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); part-time 6 years | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Collaboration Project, Experimentation and Exploration, Introduction to the Creative Industries, Making and Visualising. Year 2: Creative Research Project, Creative Response, Industry Project, Working in the Creative Industries. Final year: Major Project and Professional Practice. An optional work placement year is available. Learning is studio-based and practice-led.

Career pathways

Graduates work as illustrators, designers, artists and creative producers, or in propmaking, heritage, public engagement, marketing, advertising, packaging design, publishing, workshop facilitation, teaching and motion design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications, plus a creative portfolio showing skills in the chosen discipline (digital portfolios accepted; applicants may attend a campus session to discuss their portfolio, and offer holders are invited to an Offer holder day). Consideration is given to applicants without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical subject experience. Mature applicants (over 21) may apply with portfolio or written work and relevant experience. Direct entry to Year 2 or 3 is possible with prior higher education study; an integrated foundation year degree is an alternative route. International applicants needing a student visa must meet UKVI-compliant English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); part-time 6 years

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