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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W220

Illustration for Commercial Application

The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The Northern School of Art, the BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Hartlepool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Turn your passion for illustration into a thriving career. This exciting degree empowers you to discover your unique creative voice while gaining the technical, professional, and business skills needed to excel in industries such as publishing, advertising, fashion, comics, games, and film. From your first day, you’ll be part of the illustration industry as a member of the Association of Illustrators. Guided by expert practitioners and inspired by guest lectures from high-profile illustrators, you’ll build a professional portfolio that showcases your individuality and aligns with real... 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £16,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Digital Illustration and Design Software
Figure Drawing and Anatomical Studies
Commercial Illustration Practice
Visual Narrative and Storytelling
Professional Portfolio Development
Illustration for Publishing and Editorial Design
Concept Art and Character Development
Business Skills for Freelance Illustrators
UCAS Code:W220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£40,500

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 — The Northern School of Art

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£22,000£25,000
3 years£11,500£16,000£20,000
5 years£16,000£18,500£23,000

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 33% below UK average salary
This course
£16,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 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%Work & Study
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
88%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The Northern School of Art

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