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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W220

Illustration

Middlesex University
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Middlesex University, the BA (Hons) Illustration provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study BA illustration with us? We offer a vibrant and supportive environment for aspiring illustrators. Ranked 5th in London for overall student positivity (National Student Survey 2023), our course provides a dedicated workspace in our state-of-the-art studio, The Grove. You'll benefit from experienced staff, including practicing illustrators with industry links. International tuition fees are £17,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Drawing and Observational Practice
Digital Illustration Techniques
Visual Language and Conceptual Development
Printmaking and Traditional Processes
Animation and Sequential Narrative
Professional Practice and Industry Context
Design for Contemporary Applications
Illustration Studio Practice and Final Project
UCAS Code:W220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BB - BBC

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Middlesex University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£15,500£21,500£26,000
5 years£19,500£25,500£31,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

65%Working
6%Studying
11%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
30%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
85%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
38%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Middlesex University

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

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#50UK Ranking
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