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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: ILFY

Illustration (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham University
Wrexham, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£12,750Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Illustration (with Foundation Year) at Wrexham University. Based in Wrexham, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Illustration degree will help you develop both your illustrative style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as an illustrator with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries. You will: - Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards and understand how your work fits into the industry. International tuition fees are £12,750 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 median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Drawing and Visual Communication
Digital Media and Design Tools
Printmaking and Relief Techniques
Narrative Illustration and Concept Development
Professional Practice and Client Briefs
Life Drawing and Figure Illustration
3D Materials and Bookbinding Arts
Building an Illustration Portfolio and Career Development
UCAS Code:ILFY
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

EEE - DDD

UCAS Points16

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£51,000

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 — Wrexham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£23,000£27,500
3 years£10,000£15,500£18,500
5 years£12,500£18,000£22,500

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 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%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
71%
Learning opportunities
62%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
63%
Organisation and management
29%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Wrexham University

Wrexham University offers Illustration (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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