Illustration BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Illustration BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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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 | £22000 | £19000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £14000 - £23000 | £16000 - £27500 |
All Design Studies courses of University of Central Lancashire
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 |
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Course Description
Course overview
Our Illustration degree course can open doors to a wide variety of careers. From freelance illustration and design, to work in media and advertising, publishing and much more.
Why study with us
- This is a studio-based course where you can make use of the very latest digital and printing facilities.
- You’ll get the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying overseas. In recent years students have chosen to study part of their course in Sydney, Australia and many European countries.
- There are opportunities to create illustrations for live projects. Including the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration, D&AD Student Design Awards, and the Association of Illustrators’ World Illustration Awards.
What you'll do
- You’ll develop a specialist toolkit of communication competencies. From Intercultural Communication for Professional Purposes, Research Methods for Applied International Business Communication to Managing International Business and Trade.
- Our English language provision is officially accredited by the British Council.
- You’ll have the opportunity to mix with students and staff from a wide range of cultures and languages. Helping you develop the professional language and intercultural skills important for success.
Future careers
We’ve designed our Illustration course so that you’ll be able to build up an impressive portfolio of work. Which will enable you to work as an independent artist or illustrator.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Illustration BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Illustration BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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 University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Illustration”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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