Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons)
University of Worcester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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**Overview**Combining Fine Art and Illustration creates an opportunity to enhance your artistic abilities and apply them in storytelling contexts. You’ll work with a variety of mediums to create artwork ready to publish and exhibit. Each year you will explore new skills, re-evaluating your previous work as you grow and develop your own unique artistic voice.The joint honours course allows you to work using diverse processes and methods, supported by lecturers with years of professional ...Read more


Overview

Combining Fine Art and Illustration creates an opportunity to enhance your artistic abilities and apply them in storytelling contexts. You’ll work with a variety of mediums to create artwork ready to publish and exhibit. Each year you will explore new skills, re-evaluating your previous work as you grow and develop your own unique artistic voice.The joint honours course allows you to work using diverse processes and methods, supported by lecturers with years of professional experience. Students graduate with global connections and a portfolio of work relevant to roles across a wide range of creative industries.


Key features

- Experience a variety of Fine Art making processes, contexts and media through innovative practice-based research- Work with internationally recognised artist-lecturers whose own research interests and networks inform the studio culture- Benefit from a vibrant programme of visiting lecturers and MA students and guest speakers- Live brief collaboration with national publishers and publications- Develop a diverse set of skills and leave with a professional portfolio of practice through work placements, collaborations and opportunities to study abroad- Opportunity to travel to destinations in mainland Europe and introduced to exhibition practice through illustration fairs, card sales and exhibitions in the final year graduation show, as well as through an opportunity to showcase their work in London


Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
64th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
Art
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Art graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Art graduate salary
£18,000
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Amelie
26 Feb 25

The best aspect for animation is the lecturers and the teaching content, they are amazing and very supportive. The worst is the lack of funding for animation, if it was possible..Read more

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Hanna
16 Jan 24

What makes Worcester a great place to study is how friendly all of the staff are and how supportive everyone is. The location is picturesque as the river runs through the city and..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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Art & Design
64%
Graphic Communication
31%
Media Studies
13%
Information & Communication technology
11%
English Literature
11%
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Amelie
26 Feb 25
Animation and Illustration BA (Hons)
The best aspect for animation is the lecturers and the teaching content, they are amazing and very supportive. The worst is the lack of funding for animation, if it was possible...
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Hanna
16 Jan 24
Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons)
What makes Worcester a great place to study is how friendly all of the staff are and how supportive everyone is. The location is picturesque as the river runs through the city and...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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