Illustration - BA (Hons)

The course is designed to set you up for a successful career in illustration with a strong focus on practical, industry-relevant skills. You’ll get hands-on experience with industry-standard practices and equipment while also learning how to market yourself and handle the business side of freelancing. You’ll have chances to build relationships with industry professionals, which could lead to commissions from live projects and placements. Plus, our dedicated careers team is here to help you find and pursue job opportunities, meaning you’re well-prepared for the dynamic creative world. 

You’ll become a confident, versatile creative, ready to excel in a range of roles. Whether you aspire to be a editorial or children’s book illustrator or explore animation creation, video game art, concept design, or packaging design, this course prepares you for success. Some graduates even branch out into unique areas like tattooing, fine art painters, or teaching art and design. You’ll have the space to discover your passions and strengths, and with our successful alumni network, your work could soon be showcased alongside theirs. 

Your course experience is shaped by our close partnerships with leading studios and industry professionals. We stay in touch with these partners to keep you updated on industry trends, cultural shifts, and employer needs. You’ll engage directly through placements, live projects, trips, and networking events with partners like Cloth Cat and Jammy Custard animation studios, the National Museum of Wales, and various London studios. You can also take part in social impact projects with organisations like Music Declares Emergency, festivals such as PRINTED, and a variety of competitions.