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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W220
Illustration
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Illustration provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please check Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary - Develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes you need to become a professional illustrator - Experiment with the latest digital tools and technologies in our purpose-designed workshops and illustration studios - Transform your illustrative practice through live, client-led creative projects for diverse audiences - Build a unique portfolio and showreel to prepare for a career in the wider creative industries and further study The BA (Hons) Illustration course is a progressive, in... International tuition fees are £18,000 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 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Illustration Fundamentals and Drawing
Digital Illustration Techniques
Visual Narrative and Storytelling
Professional Practice and Portfolios
Client-Centred Creative Projects
Contemporary Illustration Practice
Motion Graphics and Animation
Final Major Project
UCAS Code:W220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,000
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 — Sheffield Hallam University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £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▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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
80%Working
10%Work & Study
35%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
75%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
76%Organisation and management
65%Learning resources
83%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Sheffield Hallam University
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