Overview

The BA (Hons) Illustration course at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts brings your ideas to life using various mediums such as pencils, paint, ink, moving image, animation, digital tools and more. You will explore image making as a dynamic artistic practice, utilising clarity, vision and your own unique style. Working in a friendly and busy environment, this course, led by illustrator and designer John Blackman, is designed to nurture you in your creative development. Our small class sizes ensure that you will receive frequent one-to-one guidance from our highly-skilled lecturers, allowing for a more tailored learning experience. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the tools to help define your future and find an individual voice within the field of illustration. Teaching comprises of studio-based design projects, set and live project briefs, self-initiated work, workshops and lectures. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your work through exhibitions and industry events in both Cambridge and London.

Career paths

Freelance Illustration,

Editorial Illustration,

Fashion Illustration,

Reportage Illustration,

In-House Illustration,

Advertising,

Publishing (Books/Magazines),

Branding,

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disruptive Exploration

Creative Expression: Illustration

Professional Voice: Illustration

Applied Process: Illustration

Negotiated Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 132 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in United Kingdom

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

72 UCAS points (or equivalent) gained through a Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate or two A Levels (or similar international High School qualification).Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 5.5+ (with no element below 5.5)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21620 GBP / year

≈ 21620 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU - 16,985 GBP per year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

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