Illustration (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons)
University of Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 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 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 | £17500 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24000 | £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 | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
The Illustration programme at Swansea College of Art, UWTSD has an established record of providing vocationally-oriented, innovative and industry-focused experiences.
The programme aims to teach real world illustration skills and design sensibilities, as well as the knowledge and experience of the creative industries to enable students to pursue successful, sustainable career paths with confidence.
The programme also looks to introduce a range of projects with an aim to focus upon social, environmental and political issues. This mission is to instil a growing responsibility towards ethical and sustainable practice within illustration, as well as a confidence and critical awareness in addressing a broad base of topics likely to be encountered professionally.
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
| 35% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design, and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course, we arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work. Our standard offer for a degree course is 120 UCAS tariff points. We expect applicants to have a grade C or above in English Language (or Welsh) at GCSE level, together with passes in another four subjects. Plus, we accept a range of Level 3 qualifications, including: • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, plus one GCE A-Level in a relevant academic subject • Three GCE A-Levels or equivalent • UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design. • UAL L3 Applied General Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design. • UAL L3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication. • UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. • BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject • International Baccalaureate score of 32 • Other relevant qualifications can be considered on an individual basis Qualifications are important. However, our offers are not solely based on academic results. If you don’t have the required UCAS points, please contact the courses admissions tutor or email [email protected]. We can consider applicants based on individual merit, exceptional work, and/or practical experience.
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Qualification 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 |
Additional fee information
All additional costs detailed in this section are indicative. It is recognised, for example, that the precise costs associated with a field trip could vary from year to year.
Mandatory
• Adobe suite student rate: £120 a year but currently free in cluster from UWTSD.
Necessarily Incurred
**• A3 Portfolio: £20**
- Collection of tools - scalpel, metal rule, plastic sleeves, hard drive, memory stick, pens, pencils, markers: £70.
**• Illustration art supplies: £100**
**• Mac Book: £1500**
**• Printing costs: £200**
**• Sketch Books: £40**
Optional
**• Student Trips: £200 to £500**
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)
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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