BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

Illustration is about communicating ideas visually - from editorial images and book covers to animation, branding, and digital content. On this course, you'll learn how to develop your own visual style while building the practical skills needed to work in the creative industries.

Faculty: Art and Design | Duration: 3 years (4 years with Foundation Year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course goes beyond learning how to draw. You’ll develop the ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively — a skill that’s in demand across multiple industries. Core modules include Contextual Studies 1, Digital and Sequential Illustration, Drawing and Process, Introduction to Illustration.

Career pathways

An Illustration degree opens doors to a wide range of creative careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. Additional requirements: - Applicants will be asked to produce a digital portfolio of work. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 3 years (4 years with Foundation Year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/undergraduatestudy/howtoapply/

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