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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WPF3

Illustration and Visual Media

University of the Arts London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,890Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media at University of the Arts London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media aims to produce creative and innovative illustrators who are used to taking risks with their work. It offers you the intellectual and creative space to examine existing definitions of illustration whilst exploring future directions. We’ll encourage you to explore and interrogate a range of established, current and emerging approaches and techniques to develop practices that are innovative and reflect our times. International tuition fees are £30,890 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 a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Illustration Foundations and Practice
Visual Narrative and Storytelling
Digital and Analogue Image-Making
Contemporary Illustration Practice
Illustration in Social and Cultural Context
Professional Practice and Client Briefs
Experimental Visual Media and Emerging Technologies
Independent Illustration Project
UCAS Code:WPF3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,890

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,670

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 — University of the Arts London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,500£23,500£28,500
5 years£21,500£29,500£36,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
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 £6,000 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

75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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
86%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of the Arts London

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