BA Illustration at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Explores how illustration communicates ideas, stories and research through visual language with our BA Illustration degree at Winchester School of Art. This studio-based course encourages you to develop your own authentic visual language and experimental approach with a range of techniques across the discipline. Drawing is a core part of the studying illustration at university.

What you will study

During this 3-year illustration course you'll progressively develop your technical skills, research methods and professional practice through studio-based practice at Winchester School of Art. You'll experiment with different media, challenge conventions and develop your own approach to visual storytelling. You'll also work across both physical and digital platforms while receiving regular feedback to refine your ideas and strengthen your process.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value. A portfolio is also required and will be requested after an offer has been made. IB: Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value. A portfolio is also required and will be requested after an offer has been made. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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