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Illustration - BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Redefine the world with a pencil or stylus on this BA (Hons) Illustration degree course.

You’ll challenge convention in all spheres: from inspecting illustration from new perspectives, to delving into its social, political and historical significance. You'll discover traditional and contemporary illustration techniques and the business essentials of the art form – and you can gain extra professional experience through a one-year placement, client projects, and entering design competitions. Come explore your individual vision through experimentation and engage with a range of professional applications.

At the end of this course, you'll become an all-encompassing illustrator that stands out among competitors in the creative industries.

Course highlights
Explore a rich array of traditional and digital media-including print, paint, sculpture, 3D printing, laser cutting, spray paint, Cintiqs, and Risograph printing.
Raise your professional profile by taking on live projects with local and international clients such as Anglepoise
Catch potential employers' eyes by exhibiting your work at national exhibitions and our annual Graduate Show
Have the chance to win eminent awards by entering international competitions like Design & Art Direction (D&AD), The Macmillan Prize, and the V&A Illustration Awards
Enrich your practical and industry experience by taking an optional one-year placement – either with a company or by setting up your own
Showcase your Adobe expertise to industry peers by gaining Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) qualifications
Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year

4 years sandwich with work placement

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    28th out of 83 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    128 56%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    21st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    38th

    4

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