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Illustration
- 3 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Westminster
Course summary
On our Illustration BA you’ll find your distinctive creative voice and gain the skills you need to transform your passion for design into a successful career.
Develop your unique creative voice and transform your passion into a successful visual arts career. Experiment with various production practices, combining traditional drawing with emerging digital techniques. Access facilities for Printmaking, Metalwork, Casting, Laser-cutting, Textiles, 3D Printing, Digital software, and interactive AR/VR/MR technologies.
Join our tight-knit creative community at Harrow campus. Converse with leading Illustration professionals about your work and develop confidence as an Illustration practitioner. Participate in critical discussions on the future of Illustration and engage with London's vibrant creative culture. Benefit from our course membership with the renowned Association of Illustrators.
Build your credentials and identity with flexible opportunities for short-term or year-long work placements to gain valuable industry experience. Work with clients through our award-winning employment network, WeNetwork. Showcase your talent at the Degree Show and a creative talent London showcase.
Your creative career starts here!
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- W50
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Westminster, London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- W50
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
T Level
T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS TariffOffer: 96
Access to HE Diploma
96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE grade 4 or grade C in English Language and a Pass in Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by case basis. To include English grade 4 HL, Maths pass.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combinations of qualifications listed above.
Portfolio guidance
Number of recommended portfolio pieces.
Please include between 10 - 15 pieces of work.
What should I include in my portfolio submission?
Ideally your portfolio should include:
a balance of initial sketches and visual explorations as well as more resolved final work or artefacts.
at least one entire project that was created for a specific audience, showing development from the seeds of an idea to final outcome.
work that shows your range of technical and creative abilities.
explorations of varied media are appreciated, such as digital images, traditional artwork, print media, games, animation, film, web, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, or installation.
a short sentence with each piece that helps us understand ideas behind the work and your creative thought process.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component |
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree-study/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050* | |
| Republic of Ireland, EU & International | £19000 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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