Falmouth University
Illustration BA (Hons)
Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 235 graduates of Illustration BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £21000 £23500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £16000 - £25500 £17500 - £29500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

Follow in the footsteps of award-winning alumni on this renowned Illustration degree.

Develop a unique visual language by experimenting with new technologies and processes on this Illustration degree. Enhance your traditional craft skills while learning to apply critical and theoretical thinking to your practice. Join this Illustration course and gain first-hand professional experience through interactions with clients, art directors, designers and creatives of all kinds, building a standout portfolio that will set you apart in industry.

You will:

Be part of a thriving and immersive studio culture that embraces innovation, champions risk-taking and encourages creative collaboration

Create your own digital portfolio and marketing campaign using digital platforms to reach global audiences

Get your work seen by art directors, editors and designers around the world by engaging with a range of professional platforms

Attend guest lectures from alumni and industry leaders that have previously included Dave McKean, Owen Davey, Harriett Lee Merrion and Edel Rodriguez

Learn vital professional practice skills by working on engaging industry briefs

Participate in our industry feedback week, gaining personalised portfolio feedback from agencies, publishers and design houses

Explore illustration as a tool for positive change, in response to environmental, ethical and moral challenges

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Illustration BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

21% Therapy professionals
13% Elementary occupations
8% Welfare and housing associate professionals
8% Sales occupations
7% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
7% Business and public service associate professionals
6% Customer service occupations
6% Administrative occupations
4% Skilled trades occupations
3% Administrative occupations

Assessment will take place at the end of each semester, and you'll get feedback and evaluation throughout the year. You'll be assessed through visual, verbal and written assignments, including your portfolio, as well as a research proposal.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Trinity ISE

A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.

Cambridge English Advanced

A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required

PTE Academic 55

A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Illustration, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 8 university rankings of Falmouth University

About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
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