BA Illustration with Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Illustration with Graphic Design, an illustration with graphic design degree centred on visual communication and image making within creative disciplines. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes an optional placement year to gain practical experience in the sector. The first year covers foundational concepts through Exploration and Ideation for Graphic Design and Illustration, Applied Idea Development for Graphic Design and Illustration, and Visual Communication for Graphic Design and Illustration. The second year progresses through Design Process for Graphic Design and Illustration, Design Process Progression for Graphic Design and Illustration, and Design Communication for Graphic Design and Illustration. The final year focuses on advanced application and preparation through Independent Practice, Independent Practice 2, and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 510 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 13%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploration and Ideation for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Applied Idea Development for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Visual Communication for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Creative Resolution for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Design Process for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Design Process Progression for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Design Communication for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Personal Practice for Graphic Design and Illustration
- Independent Practice
- Independent Practice 2
- Professional Practice
- Professional Practice 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Illustration with Graphic Design at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Illustration with Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Illustration with Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BA Illustration with Graphic Design at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Illustration with Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.