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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Illustration
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Illustration course at Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges).
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W221
Here's what Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) says about its Illustration course.
Course Information Unleash your creativity and develop your unique artistic voice with our BA (Hons) Illustration degree. Taught at our vibrant arts campus, Northbrook College, in Worthing, this degree offers an intensively creative experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in contemporary illustration.
You’ll explore traditional, digital, and innovative techniques through workshops, seminars, and professional briefs, building a versatile skill set that reflects industry standards. From children’s book illustration and editorial design to advertising, packaging, and animation, you’ll work across a wide range of media and disciplines to create a diverse and compelling portfolio.Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from expert guidance from award-winning professional illustrators, collaborative learning opportunities, and live briefs from global publishers and agencies. Many of our students have won prestigious prizes, and alumni include Jamie Hewlett, creator of Gorillaz.
Modules Year One
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The Creative Process
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Cultural and Contextual Studies
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Material and Methods
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Digital Design
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Applied Illustration
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Minor Project
Year Two
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Professional Practice #1
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Advanced Cultural and Contextual Studies
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Professional Practice #2
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Business Practice
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Independent Project
Year Three
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Portfolio Studies
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Creative and Critical Research Project
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Final Major Project
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Self-Promotion
Key Features
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Taught by award-winning professional illustrators.
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Opportunities to work on live briefs for global publishers and agencies.
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Access to dedicated studios and digital facilities.
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Collaborative projects with other creative disciplines.
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Flexible study options, including part-time routes.
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Alumni success stories, including Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz).
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL) This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.
Source: Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges)
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Northbrook College | West Sussex
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Illustration
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,500 per year |
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges)
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Teaching on my course
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Teaching on my course
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
70%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
68%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
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Learning opportunities
71%
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Learning opportunities
71%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
64%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
61%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
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Assessment and feedback
80%
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Assessment and feedback
80%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
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Academic support
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Academic support
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
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Organisation and management
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Organisation and management
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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Learning resources
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Learning resources
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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52%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
59%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
42%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
67%
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Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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