Illustration BA (Hons)
Leeds Arts University
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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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Join us on a creative journey that explores communication, image-making and conceptual thinking. You will develop your understanding of how images are made and how they function. You will apply your skills to carve out your niche as an innovative illustrator while gaining the professional skills, resilience and sustainability needed to meet the demands of the creative industries. This course aims to help you develop into an independent, creative thinker with the ability to deliver critically, ...Read more

Join us on a creative journey that explores communication, image-making and conceptual thinking. You will develop your understanding of how images are made and how they function. You will apply your skills to carve out your niche as an innovative illustrator while gaining the professional skills, resilience and sustainability needed to meet the demands of the creative industries. This course aims to help you develop into an independent, creative thinker with the ability to deliver critically, visually and socially engaging work. Central to the course is your development, understanding, and use of traditional and new media, theory, and production methods. There are fantastic opportunities for you to grow as a creative practitioner with access to new technologies and industry-standard software.You will have the chance to apply your skills across a range of illustrative applications, including, but not limited to, editorial, publishing, packaging, product, print, music design, advertising, character, and moving image. You will learn to generate networking and exhibition opportunities by collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects with other students in our large workshops and breakout spaces.Our excellent links with professional illustrators and creatives, agencies, and experts across the creative industries are at your disposal. Live projects, competition briefs, and industry experience will enhance your awareness of the professional opportunities available to you.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Connie
16 Feb 24

I love the community and..Read more

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Charlie
16 Feb 24

Enthusiastic tutors, engaging course and very good student support especially for students with additional support needs. Uni has a nice small community feel. Could be improved..Read more

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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
66%
English Literature
23%
Photography
19%
Graphic Communication
18%
Fashion & Textiles
18%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,500 per year

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Students from International

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£17500 Per year

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Connie
16 Feb 24
Illustration BA (Hons)
I love the community and...
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Charlie
16 Feb 24
Illustration BA (Hons)
Enthusiastic tutors, engaging course and very good student support especially for students with additional support needs. Uni has a nice small community feel. Could be improved...
Read more
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Leeds Arts University
Leeds Arts University , Leeds

With a history dating as far back as 1846, Leeds Arts University has been cultivating the next generation of creativity in students...

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Leeds Arts University
Blenheim Walk Leeds LS2 9AQ United Kingdom
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