Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons)
University of Worcester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons) and other courses in Art at University of Worcester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 Art 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 | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £18500 | £21000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27000 | £11500 - £23000 | £16000 - £28500 |
All Design Studies courses of University of Worcester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21787 | £19432 | £22852 |
25-75 percentile range | £19689 - £24948 | £14452 - £24087 | £16891 - £29215 |
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Course Description
Overview
From the outset, Fine Art students work using diverse processes and methods, with critical and contextual studies, drawing, object making and online and time-based media integral to learning. In your first year you review your previous experience and engage with art making through personal experimentation, workshops and set projects. In your second year, ongoing critical enquiry develops your individual 'language'. This is consolidated in the third year through development of work for public exhibition and of the curatorial skills required to present your own and others' practices. The course focuses, throughout, on individual progress and on supporting you to explore and articulate your own work and your aspirations for it: the aim is to enable you to become confident about presenting your practice and ideas to others - a vital skill when you graduate.
Illustration aims to cover the complete range of illustration genres and forms, including children's books, editorial and magazine illustration, the graphic novel, reportage, authorial illustration and advertising. With its comprehensive foundation in drawing during students' first year, it will support development of your work across a wide range of applications encompassing traditional techniques and digital realisation. Cross media projects are encouraged and, in your final year, there is increasing emphasis on growing your knowledge of, and interaction with, professional contexts of illustration. You are taught by lecturers who, themselves, are also professional, published illustrators.
Key features
- Experience a variety of Fine Art making processes, contexts and media through innovative practice-based research
- Work with internationally recognised artist-lecturers whose own research interests and networks inform the studio culture
- Benefit from a vibrant programme of visiting lecturers and MA students and guest speakers
- Live brief collaboration with national publishers and publications
- Develop a diverse set of skills and leave with a professional portfolio of practice through work placements, collaborations and opportunities to study abroad
- Opportunity to travel to destinations in mainland Europe and introduced to exhibition practice through illustration fairs, card sales and exhibitions in the final year graduation show, as well as through an opportunity to showcase their work in London
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Why the University of Worcester?
The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.
The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.
Recent University of Worcester achievements
- Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020
- Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019
- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)
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 Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons) at University of Worcester
35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
25% | Sales occupations |
10% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Art
All Art courses of University of Worcester
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation year
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Worcester in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Worcester
The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.
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Student composition of University of Worcester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Worcester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6750
- postgraduates:
- 1230
- Total:
- 7980
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fine Art”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Fine Art BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 69% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | 168 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 81% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 132 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
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Fine Art with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 44% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16000 | 113 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art (4 years) BA (Hons) | University College London | 33% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 204 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art (with Foundation) BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 80% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 117 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |