BA Illustration
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 52%
- Gained a higher qualification: 29%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 77%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Illustration at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £29,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Illustration at Teesside University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Illustration at Teesside University?
89% 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 Teesside University?
The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Does BA Illustration at Teesside University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Illustration at Teesside University?
52% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.