BA Illustration
About this course
BA (Hons) Illustration, a fashion design degree focused on image-making, communication, and visual media applications. The course includes an optional placement year and is a member of the Association of Illustrators.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: A well-selected portfolio and personal statement says a lot about an applicant and their work. In general terms however, we would expect to see 10-15 examples of the following: Different approaches to drawing and image making. Sketch book pages or development sheets. Examples of work that demonstrate the visual communication of ideas, opinions, content and messages. At this stage in your career we would much rather see experimental and innovative developmental work rather than all finished work. We would like to see a glimpse of work that demonstrates an informed interest in illustration. Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application....
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Access course: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Illustration at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Illustration at Leeds Arts 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 at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Illustration at Leeds Arts University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.