BA (Hons) Illustration at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

Learn the language of illustration and find your visual voice. Everything on this Illustration course happens in the studio. Ideas, context, and critical thinking are taught through making: printmaking, letterpress, screen-printing, drawing, digital. Taught at UCA Farnham.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year; optional integrated foundation year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

BA (Hons) Illustration at Farnham thrives in an inspiring environment, enriched by world-class technical facilities, expansive studio spaces, and a deep heritage of Illustration education. In your first year, you’ll establish a strong foundation in illustration through modules that combine practical making with critical thinking. You’ll experiment with a wide range of materials, processes, and digital tools, responding to structured briefs that encourage play, iteration, and risk-taking.

Career pathways

You’ll benefit from our well established industry links, including: Design and Art Directors Association, Far Far Away Books, Association of Illustrators, Nobrow Books, GAS Art Agency / Gina Cross, artists’ and illustrators’ agent, Ambit Magazine, Penguin Books, The Folio Society.

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Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL) And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply. For both the BA (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section. UCAS course code W220 (institution code C93).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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