
Overview
- Through the BDes Illustration (Hons) from University of Dundee you will develop your skills in research, storytelling and making, using traditional and contemporary production methods. You'll learn how to engage your audience and develop your own professional practice. Peer review from your classmates is a big part of our projects and will help you gain skills in critiquing other work.
- Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design has digital and printmaking facilities. You will use them to experiment with a wide range of media, including book and narrative creation, drawing, and graphic arts. There are also opportunities to explore photography, textiles, moving, and interactive media.
- You will have the opportunity to enter competitions and compete for awards. You may also be able to attend D&AD's 'New Blood', which is an international showcase of the best graduates in visual communication and advertising.
- Our graduates are in high demand. Our alumni go on to work for major design studios and organisations including the New York Times, The Guardian, and Time Out, and others have set up their own agencies.
Careers
The commercial demand for illustrators continues to grow and our graduates go on to have successful careers in:
- publishing
- design
- editorial
- advertising
- art
- animation
- online media
- sequential imagery
- film and television
Our alumni have found employment with many major design studios and organisations including:
- The New York Times
- Bank of Scotland
- The Guardian
- Edinburgh International Fringe Festival
- The Scotsman
- Orange
- The Herald
- Umbro
- TimeOut London
- National Museum of Scotland
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Idea Generation and Communication
- Communication Design Context 1
- Structure and Narrative
- Communication Design Practices
- Art, Science and Visual Thinking
- Comic Art & Graphic Novels
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll need to submit a comprehensive portfolio of art/design/creative work and may be invited to attend a portfolio submission event. In some cases an interview may also be required.
- Advanced Diploma: Grade B
- BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM
- European Baccalaureate: 75% overall
- GCE-A Level: Standard: ABB
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 34 points
- Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with BB at Advanced Higher
- SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: BB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher
- SQA Higher National: A recognised Foundation Course or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
- Welsh Baccalaureate: A-levels in appropriate subjects at AB
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International
21900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 36 months.
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,250 per year
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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