Overview

From manga, games and animation media to political satire, you are taught by professionals who make comics for Shockdom, Dennis Publishing and Viz Comic. The career-focused modules help you understand your chosen field including how it works, how to access it, who shapes it and how to grow within it.

Each year you work towards annual showcases in the form of anthologies, booklets, exhibitions, comic conferences and industry events. We cover all aspects of the comic medium, from creating graphic novels to publishing. You develop your craft by responding creatively to live briefs and undertaking projects that contribute to your final portfolio. They support you to make your own distinctive choices, so that you develop your creative voice and your own unique creative identity as a contemporary storyteller, communicator and artist.

Career opportunities

The Comics and Graphic Novels (Hons) course delivered at Teesside University draws on existing and new relationships in targeted sectors to offer live briefs for:

film and TV - Vertigo Films, Double Negative, BBC, Channel 4

games - 22 Cans, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft

advertising - Drummond Central, Cravens Advertising, Guerrilla, Sumo Digital

comics - Viz Comics, Rebellion Publishing, Journalism, Guardian, Telegraph, Independent

Expected career routes include self-publishing, graphic novel publishing, advertising, marketing, public relations, journalism, editing, publishing and graphic design.

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comic Book Studies

Drawing for Games and Animation

Idea Generation

Narrative and Storytelling

Sequencing Images for Comics

Visual Perspectives

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Graphic Design Creative Writing View 214 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications.

Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level.

Students are invited to bring portfolios where applicable along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

Eligible applicants are normally invited for interview. The interview helps us determine your potential to succeed and to set appropriate entry conditions matched to your personal circumstances and the demands of the course.

If you are unable to attend an interview at the university, we can organise a virtual interview over the telephone or internet. If you have a portfolio of work to submit in support of your application, this can be sent to us electronically.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Fee for UK applicants Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits)

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Comics and Graphic Novels (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career opportunities

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Middlesbrough

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners