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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W221

Illustration for Communication with Integrated Foundation Year

Ravensbourne University London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Ravensbourne University London, the BA (Hons) Illustration for Communication with Integrated Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course Overview Turn ideas into powerful imagery across traditional and digital media, beginning with an Integrated Foundation Year that strengthens your creative foundations. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships, you’ll refine your personal style, build a versatile professional portfolio, and develop skills in text, drawing, moving image, and printmaking — preparing you to create compelling visual content for industries ranging from graphic design to fashion and animation. Why study this illustration degree? - Work in a collaborative studio enviro... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Drawing and Visual Literacy
Conceptual Development and Ideation
Digital Illustration and Design Software
Printmaking and Traditional Media Techniques
Narrative Illustration and Storytelling
Moving Image and Animation Fundamentals
Professional Portfolio Development
Illustration in Commercial Practice
UCAS Code:W221
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Ravensbourne University London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,500£24,000£29,500
5 years£22,000£29,500£37,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
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

75%Working
15%Seeking Work
70%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
69%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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