Overview

Throughout this Illustration (Hons) BA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) encourages you to develop a unique visual voice, problem-solving through drawing and making.

You'll be based at Bower Ashton Studios, part of the City Campus. Exceptional facilities and resources include industry-standard digital media studios and production and fabrication workshops.

Career opportunities:

Tailoring what and how you study, you can shape the course towards your chosen career path.Our graduates go on to work across all areas of the creative industries.They are film directors, set designers, art/creative directors, illustration agents, visualisers, designers, model-makers, animators, storyboard artists, puppeteers, theatrical/film costume and prop designers. Past students work as:

Animator/filmmaker at Arthur Cox

Model/puppet-maker at Aardman Animation

Prop-maker for Harry Potter Film Franchise

Creative Director at Landor Associates

Art Editor at NoBrow

Artist at Damien Hirst Studios

Art Editor at MacMillan Publishers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Contexts

Design Research Project

Narrative and Sequence for Illustration

Visual Essay in Illustration

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 413 other Bachelors in Design 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 112

Contextual tariff: See the contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

Relevant subjects: Art and Design.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time fee

Home Module Fee (15 Credit): 1224£

Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit): 2125£

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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