Illustration BA (Hons)
Southampton Solent 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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Course info

Turn the art of your imagination into crafted illustrations and build your portfolio using dedicated multi-media facilities and art studios in our Adobe Creative Campus. In dedicated studio space, youll have the room, equipment and academic support to reach your full potential. Youll study a variety of modules such as Orientation, Concepts and Themes, Visual Language, Critical Discourse, Editorial, The Society of Superstition and Phobias and Research and Authorship with options to specialise in ...Read more

Turn the art of your imagination into crafted illustrations and build your portfolio using dedicated multi-media facilities and art studios in our Adobe Creative Campus. In dedicated studio space, youll have the room, equipment and academic support to reach your full potential. Youll study a variety of modules such as Orientation, Concepts and Themes, Visual Language, Critical Discourse, Editorial, The Society of Superstition and Phobias and Research and Authorship with options to specialise in your preferred area of creativity.Youll also propose, plan and produce a body of work that will draw together your technical and conceptual skills and demonstrate competence in studio protocols and proficiency in applying methods, materials and technologies. This innovative degree explores the art of illustration and visual communication in childrens and adults narrative, together with editorial and journalistic illustration which explores new approaches to contemporary illustration.3 years

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WUSCA ranking:
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37/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
80th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
102nd
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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92%
Average salary
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Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Louna
25 Oct 23

I've got problems with my visa at the start of the year, I panicked a lot and everyone helped me and was understanding, this place makes me feel more safe than I've been before..Read more

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Extended Project:

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HNC (BTEC):

P Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

P Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers

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Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades

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This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

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D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

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DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

In combination with other qualifications

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

In combination with other qualifications

Or can be used in combination with other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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

Art & Design
29%
Photography
25%
Fashion & Textiles
21%
Media Studies
21%
English Literature
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from International

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£17750 Per year

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Louna
25 Oct 23
Illustration BA (Hons)
I've got problems with my visa at the start of the year, I panicked a lot and everyone helped me and was understanding, this place makes me feel more safe than I've been before...
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Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University , Southampton

Southampton Solent University’s history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art....

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Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southampton Central  0.4 miles away

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