BA Illustration
About this course
BA (Hons) in Illustration, a fashion design degree centred on creative image-making and the practical and artistic aspects of illustration. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students gain access to specialist printing and prototyping facilities and present their final work at an end-of-year degree show. The first year covers the foundations through History & Context, Visual Communication, Interactive Design, Social Design, Story Telling: Theory and Practice, and Digital Communication. The second year progresses with Motion Design, Print and Production, Critical thinking, Creative Futures: Making a Living, and Design Project: Illustration. The final year focuses on advanced studies through Specialist Project: Illustration, Creative Futures: Professional Practice, and Live Brief.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be considered. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications. Candidates may be interviewed and asked to display a portfolio of their work. Experience may also be taken into consideration depending on the extent and depth of such subject knowledge. Students from overseas, or who are unable to attend an interview, are asked to send their portfolio of work digitally for consideration. An admissions tutor considers each application individually. Different qualifications are considered, including Scottish Higher, Irish Leaving Certificate, the Welsh Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate, Access courses, BTEC, VCE, GNVQ, A and AS levels as well as other overseas qualifications. Progression from HND / FDA Applicants with relevant HND qualifications, or a foundation degree in a relevant Art and Design subject area may progress onto Level 6 of a BA subject to Glyndŵr University’s RP(E)L procedures.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 63%
- Organisation and management: 29%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 40%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 31%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 38%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Modules
- History & Context
- Visual Communication
- Interactive Design
- Social Design
- Story Telling: Theory and Practice
- Digital Communication
- Motion Design
- Print and Production
- Critical thinking
- Creative Futures: Making a Living
- Design Project: Illustration
- Specialist Project: Illustration
- Creative Futures: Professional Practice
- Live Brief
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Illustration at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £15,500 after 3 years, £18,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £12,500 and £22,500. The £18,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Illustration at Wrexham 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 Wrexham University?
71% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Illustration at Wrexham University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.