Illustration - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Illustration develops a personal creative voice through drawing, image-making, storytelling and experimentation, with live briefs, placements and field trips. The course is a member of the Association of Illustrators.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules: Colour and Communication for Illustration, Visual Skills, Illustration Fundamentals, Communication Studies 1. Learning is through workshops, tutorials, live projects and independent study, assessed mainly on creative work.

Career pathways

Book illustrator, storyboard artist, character designer, concept artist, freelance illustrator; graduates also work in publishing, animation, video game art, packaging design and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level: CCC to include a relevant art and design subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A level with a relevant art and design subject. BTEC Extended Diploma MMM in a relevant art and design subject. Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with at least 96 tariff points. T Level: Pass in a relevant Art and Design subject. GCSEs: a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent, with consideration given to individual circumstances. Contextual offers may be made based on background and circumstances.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)

Duration: 3 years full-time

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