Illustration

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

Explore traditional, hybrid and experimental forms of visual communication to develop your own creative illustration practice.

This course will enable you to push the boundaries of illustration and develop the skills to work in the creative industries.

As part of your course you’ll:

  • Develop concepts and narratives through drawing, sequential illustration and animation, digital practices, three-dimensional forms, performance and creative writing

  • Underpin these practices with an emphasis on drawing and image-making

  • Challenge the conventions of the discipline of illustration

  • Define and locate your own practice within the professional context of illustration

  • Investigate established unfamiliar and emerging processes, to inform your own individual methodologies

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    You’ll learn from experienced lecturers who practice and research in diverse industry fields with the knowledge and skills to support multidisciplinary explorations.

    You’ll develop your ability to communicate and contribute to a team project by working with students studying different disciplines. This will simulate the working environment and enable you to practise collaborating on projects and briefs, a skill you’ll need in the workplace whether you choose to join an agency, studio or work as freelance.

    Specialist facilities Professional-standard spaces and facilities will enable you to explore and refine your creative practice and prepare for the demands of today’s competitive workplace.

    Guest Lectures We often run a number of guest lectures and workshops throughout the year, both on campus and in conjunction with external organisations. The INSIDE/OUT lecture series brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond.

    Why study Illustration at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 93% of students on BA (Hons) Illustration were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

  • Close links to industry and creative businesses

  • Tutors with extensive professional experience and networks

  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses

  • 91.7% of BA (Hons) Illustration graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**

  • Leeds' thriving creative sector has countless opportunities for illustration graduates

    National Student Survey 2024* Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22**

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3411 Artists
    3421 Interior designers
    3429 Design occupations

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500

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    Leeds Beckett University

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