BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A studio-led illustration degree covering traditional and digital illustration, from drawing, printmaking and sequential storytelling to digital painting, 3D making, animation and mixed media. The course becomes increasingly focused on commercial applications and professional practice.

Faculty: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | Department: Illustration | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Engaging Audience, Exploring Innovation in Practice, Investigating Practice and Visual Enquiry, Developing Visual Practice, Professional Aims and Applications, Critical Perspectives and two Major Projects modules, alongside Ways of Seeing, Being and Working.

Career pathways

Editorial illustrator, children's book illustrator, concept artist for games and film, comic and graphic novel artist, fashion illustrator, scientific or technical illustrator, storyboard artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Art and Design. A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core; UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design grade M. Applicants must have studied at least two years post-GCSE; mature applicants with work experience are considered and the process may involve an interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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