Our course reflects the realities of working as a professional in industry. Everything you do on the course is working towards you getting your first job in the sector. If you have completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject, you can choose to top-up your studies to gain a full bachelors degree.If you have a keen eye for Imagery and Art Direction, our BA (Hons) Illustration could be for you. Experiment with different artistic techniques, formats and develop your own personal style and discover how your creations work hand-in-hand with storytelling.A top-up degree is the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree, and offers a chance to deepen your knowledge, skills and understanding of your subject, while also getting an internationally-recognised qualification.With a history of delivery expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career.Led by our dedicated and supportive course team, you will have the freedom to explore all areas of Illustration, whether thats digital such as vector art or traditional methods such as printmaking. Youll work on a diverse range of creative projects written by the course team or self-written as well as external competition and industry briefs.