Illustration (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

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University of Northampton

United Kingdom , Northampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W222

Campuses

Waterside

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Illustration (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

About

Overview

The Illustration (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at the University of Northampton puts the power of storytelling and visual communication at the heart of what we do.

This Illustration course emphasises the importance of supporting students to develop their own visual language through a range of media and approaches from page to screen, 3D, installation, and interaction. Through this holistic programme, you can experiment and innovate using idea generation and real-world application to create work with meaning and purpose.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements apply. Applicants are expected to have studied an illustration, animation or related Art and Design subject at Foundation Degree/HND or equivalent.

We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

Applicants are requested to send a digital portfolio of their own work in Art and Design and attend a 30-minute online interview with a member of the Illustration team.

Receiving an offer may also be subject to qualifications and standard entry requirements.

For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
  for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

English Program Requirements

All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level.

For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Career

Careers and Employability

Our BA Illustration top-up degree equips you with a wide range of specialist and transferrable skills which can open up your career options. You will not be limited to one specific type of role, but rather be able to pursue numerous career paths.

Our Illustration graduates use their creative skills to work in:

Freelance Illustration
Animation
Games industry as Character designer, concept artist and storyboarding
Teaching / education
Art therapy
Working within communities and councils to engage with social and environmental issues
Tattoo artist
Comic book illustrator /author
Children’s book illustrator /author

Throughout your time on these Illustration courses, as well as master’s-study support, we offer on-going support to ensure you receive the guidance and information needed to succeed in your chosen field of work.

Master’s Opportunities

Our master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on master’s fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.