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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W225

Illustration

Coventry University
Coventry, England
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3 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Coventry University, the BA (Hons) Illustration provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Turn your passion for art and creativity into a professional career in illustration. Ideal for creative individuals passionate about illustration, this course is designed to help you develop your unique style, build a tailored portfolio and gain the skills and industry insight needed to launch a successful, flexible career in the creative industries. - Explore diverse illustration techniques and media. - Engage in projects that reflect personal interests and career goals. International tuition fees are £1,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Illustration Fundamentals and Drawing
Visual Narrative and Storytelling
Digital Illustration and Design Software
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Illustration for Publishing and Editorial
Character Design and Concept Art
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Project
Specialist Illustration Practice
UCAS Code:W225
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Any subject.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

Any subject.

UCAS Points57

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£5,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,000£26,500
5 years£22,500£27,500£34,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
73%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Coventry University

About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Illustration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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