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Illustration with Foundation Year

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2026-2027
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Course summary

  • Develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes you need to become a professional illustrator

  • Experiment with the latest digital tools and technologies in our purpose-designed workshops and illustration studios

  • Transform your illustrative practice through live, client-led creative projects for diverse audiences

  • Build a unique portfolio and showreel to prepare for a career in the wider creative industries and further study

The BA (Hons) Illustration course is a progressive, innovative, technologically enhanced course that prepares students for professional practice. Employability is integrated into the curriculum through applied creative projects. These real-world challenges and work experiences are designed to build confidence, creativity and resilience.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Art-and-design/BA-Honours-Illustration-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Sandwich including foundation year • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
A015
Institution code:
S21

Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
A015
Institution code:
S21

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