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Graphic Design and Illustration

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Overview

Studying Graphic Design and Illustration in combination highlights the complementary aspects of the disciplines and allows for an exchange of knowledge and skills between them. You’ll develop your artistic and digital abilities through drawing and designing a wide range of projects and briefs, exploring and defining your own creative style.

The joint honours course emphasises a practical approach to learning, meaning you’ll have opportunities to use industry-standard creative software to support your education and growth. Students graduate with creative and technological training and a portfolio of work that supports employment in multiple industries.

Key features

  • Live brief collaborations with organisations such as The National Archives in London, The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales – one of Europe’s largest eco centres and national campaigning organisation Friends of the Earth.

  • Opportunity to travel to destinations in mainland Europe

  • Introduction to exhibition practice through illustration fairs, card sales and exhibitions

  • Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Modules

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Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W292
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W292
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 points

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

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