Illustration (Swansea College of Art)
BA (Hons)
University of Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Illustration (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons) at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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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 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 | £19500 | £17500 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £22000 | £14000 - £21500 | £15500 - £25000 |
All Design Studies courses of University of Wales
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20046 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18042 - £24043 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
All Design Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
The Illustration programme here at Swansea reflects and embraces the diverse nature of contemporary illustration. It will encourage you to challenge the concept of what illustration can be, and help you to pursue personal directions in your work, whether traditional, 2D, 3D, digital or motion-based illustration.
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 (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons) at University of Wales
| 45% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications and portfolio of work.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Illustration (Swansea College of Art), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Illustration (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons)
| EU | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £13500 | year 1 |
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, 2024
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)
About University of Wales
The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.
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