Illustration Bachelor & Master in London

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Illustration

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of Illustration who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Specialisations within Illustration

  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Animation
  • Advertising
  • Design Management
  • Communication Management

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Illustration

  • Subject- specific and technical skills
  • Creativity
  • Capacity to work independently
  • Design skills and methods
  • IT skills
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Effective networking
  • Business management capability

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Illustration who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

Jobs of graduates of Illustration (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University

30% Elementary occupations
10% Design occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Illustration, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.