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York St John University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W2W3
Illustration
York St John UniversityYork, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) Illustration provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Immerse yourself in the world of illustration. Develop your ability to express narratives through images. Start your career as an illustrator. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundational Drawing and Visual Language
Narrative Construction and Storytelling
Digital Illustration Techniques
Traditional Media and Experimental Processes
Illustration in Context: Theory and Practice
Genre Specialism: Comic
Editorial and Children's Illustration
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Final Year Illustration Project
UCAS Code:W2W3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,500 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £19,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
74%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
54%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
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
46%Learning resources
67%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Illustration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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