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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WW28

Illustration

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle College University Centre, the BA (Hons) Illustration provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study this Illustration degree and you will learn practical techniques to develop your practice beyond drawing including paint and print. You will consider how to use your illustrations in a creative setting as well as how to apply them in a commercial space, such as an advertising campaign. You will be highly creative, a story teller and be passionate about drawing and illustration. 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 94% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Character design
Commercial illustration and developing a narrative
Learning from tutors who have worked in the industry on both a commissioned and freelance basis
UCAS Code:WW28
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£39,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,500£16,500£20,000
5 years£16,000£21,000£24,000

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 31% below UK average salary
This course
£16,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%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
94%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
98%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Illustration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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