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Illustration - BA (Hons)

Arts University Plymouth

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Arts University Plymouth
UCAS CODE: W220

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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

This industry-informed degree delves deep into the essence of contemporary illustration, defining its role in today's dynamic landscape. Discover how to navigate commercial briefs and express your personal vision with equal finesse. Our


BA (Hons) Illustration

degree fosters a sustainable and fulfilling illustration practice, preparing you for success in a rapidly evolving industry.Illustration has the power to characterise moments, evoke emotion and propose alternate realities. From indie publishing and children’s literature, through to comic books and commercial products - this course will empower you to make your mark.


Why Choose This Course?

Our expert staff will support you in developing professional skills including creative problem-solving, project management, and working to briefs and deadlines. We place high value on imagination and energy, alongside conceptual thinking and idea development, and we will support you in honing your technical skills and knowledge of contemporary trends. Our experienced lecturers offer insights into culturally relevant, ethically sound, and commercially viable practices, ensuring a holistic development of skills in conceptualisation, image-making, and technical proficiency. Join us to nurture your independent creativity and pave the way for a fulfilling career aligned with your aspirations.As a student on this course, you will be based in a spacious and naturally-lit collaborative studio space, where you’ll cultivate a unique blend of skills and attributes, with a strong emphasis on curiosity and perseverance, making you a well-rounded practitioner. You will be challenged to develop authentic ways of working, assuming agency and autonomy as an image-maker and learning what this means to you as a practitioner. Our students benefit from high contact time with our dedicated Illustration team, who provide expert mentoring from an impressive range of specialisms including independent publishing, editorial, children’s books, printmaking, graphic design, and art direction.As well as introducing you to commercial practice, we also encourage you to explore your own ideas through self-directed and authorial approaches which will extend the boundaries of your visual language. From designing for Lego to writing and illustrating children’s books and gaining cult status in the world of independent apparel, our graduates enjoy diverse careers in the booming field of illustration, and this industry focus is truly embedded in our teaching.


Develop Comprehensive Skills through Storytelling and Collaboration

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

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University information

Arts University Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth

  • University League Table

    119th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    74th out of 82 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    129 53%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    79th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    12th

    2

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