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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Hendon Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
We offer a vibrant and supportive environment for aspiring illustrators. Ranked 5th in London for overall student positivity (National Student Survey 2023), our course provides a dedicated workspace in our state-of-the-art studio, The Grove. You'll benefit from experienced staff, including practicing illustrators with industry links. The campus's North London location and strong industry connections offer opportunities for inspiration and live projects.
What will you learn?You'll develop a unique visual language and professional illustration skills. The curriculum combines advanced digital techniques with a focus on traditional processes, including life and observational drawing. Our studio-based approach challenges the boundaries of illustration, fostering a creative environment for collaborative learning. The course covers animation, printmaking, digital software, and various drawing methods, ensuring a well-rounded skill set. With a strong emphasis on contemporary applications, graduates showcase success in international competitions and secure employment in diverse creative industries.
How do we support your career developmentWe support your career aspirations through tailored guidance. Our staff, industry experts themselves, offer insights and connections within the illustration industry. The course encourages studio-based learning, where each student has a dedicated space throughout the course. Lectures on professional practice and interactions with visiting illustrators, agents, and publishers provide real-world perspectives. The course structure helps identify your specialization, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to pursue varied career paths, from children's books and editorial illustration to advertising and design. Many of our graduates find success in published works and full-time roles within the creative industry.
Introducing our new Learning FrameworkAfter working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/
Application deadline
29 January
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University information
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University League Table
113th
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Campus address
Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, Barnet, NW4 4BT, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
62nd out of 84
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Entry standards
/ Max 239124 52%58th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061.0 61%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 79%36th
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