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BA Illustration

University of Brighton

Institution
University of Brighton
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Illustration
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
H2EA008GAU
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 31 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 89%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 78%
  • Student voice: 84%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 70 students who started

  • Continued on course: 78%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 1%
  • Left higher education: 21%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 41%
  • South East: 35%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 55 students who started

  • A levels: 84%
  • Baccalaureate: 4%
  • Foundation course: 4%
  • Other HE qualification: 7%
  • Other qualifications: 2%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Illustration at University of Brighton earn?

The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Design studies.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Illustration at University of Brighton?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Illustration at University of Brighton?

The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.

Does BA Illustration at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Illustration at University of Brighton?

78% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.