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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Illustration
Norwich University of the Arts
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Illustration course at Norwich University of the Arts.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Illustration or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | A |
| Graphics | A |
| Photography | A |
| Psychology | C |
| Textiles | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W220
Here's what Norwich University of the Arts says about its Illustration course.
OVERVIEW
BA (Hons) Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts is a forward-facing contemporary degree that values and nurtures individuality and has a reputation for challenging conventional thinking. At the heart of our highly regarded course is the power of illustration to communicate, be it through telling stories with different media from the page to the screen, or in a diverse range of creative applications including those which value sustainable, ethical practices and champion inclusivity.
You will have the opportunity to engage directly with an exciting mix of real work experiences and collaborative projects throughout your time on the course. You will be encouraged to push experimental approaches to image making and make work that has grounding in research and issue-based content. Our aim is to inspire you to consider the power of your own illustration voice and to develop an illustrative language that has conviction and confidence, enabling you to progress into a wide range of employment including freelance, publishing, design, education and further study.
KEY FEATURES
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Learn core skills and techniques through digital and analogue workshops including printmaking, laser cutting, photography and bookbinding along with essential training in industry standard digital software
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Become a creative problem-solver, using key illustration approaches to experiment with a range of techniques, materials and processes
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Learn to communicate and present ideas to different audiences clearly and persuasively
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Consider your work and how it is situated within a global context, develop your critical evaluation skills, encouraging reflection on your creative practice
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Explore storytelling and how your own understanding of the changing world we live in can be represented and visualised across an exciting range of creative contexts
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Engage with drawing as fundamental practice, for observation and research, interpretation of subject matter and responding to industry requirements
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Develop awareness of sustainable and responsible ways of thinking and working
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Understand the importance of research and how evidence can give weight to your ideas and opinions
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Consolidate the development of a professional standard portfolio in line with your own career directions alongside the production of a contextual research report
YOUR FUTURE
The course has an established track record of student and course successes including the RSA Student Design Award, D&AD New Blood, Penguin Design Awards, Carmelite Prize for Children’s Picture Books, YCN Awards and New Designers Best in Show.
Competition success is another way students can gain direct access to the illustration and creative industries; many students have secured graduate placements and full-time employment as a direct result of entering and winning competitions.
Our industry visitors include agents and industry organisations such as Arena, The Artworks, Jelly London, the House of Illustration and the Association of Illustrators (AOI) as the main organisation for the national and international illustration industry. As College members we are up to date with developments in the industry while our students have access to their lectures and advice, campaigns and entry to awards.
OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work at?nuagradshowcase.com
Source: Norwich University of the Arts
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Communication Design
Location
Norwich University of the Arts | Norwich
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Illustration
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Illustration course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-illustration/
How you will be assessed
The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-illustration/#assessment
Norwich University of the Arts student reviews
Showing 27 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
They will always do their very best to include you. There are many clubs to join, some you may have not even heard of before and want to get into. There is always something for everything and the people who run it will make sure it is known about. Their most recent focus has been litter-picking and ...
2nd year student
1 year ago
As an introvert, I have surprisingly nothing bad to say about city life. It prepares you for the real world as all kinds of people are most likely to come up to you on the street. Night life is a little more wary, particularly on weekends, however it is something that comes with no matter where you ...
2nd year student
1 year ago
Cost of living is getting more and more unbearable each year. My parents cannot afford to support me for another one to two grand for a house in the city, as they were already helping to support me with my food costs. I am planning on commuting to my university for third year and my tutors have been...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university provides its own building for its support and welfare services which is very accessible and close to other buildings. I have personally not had a good time with support services. A lot of my stress during university life has come to around housing. I cannot afford to live in Norwich f...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The facilities are great to use and the university never cheaps out when it comes to tech, seating, etc. This helps when you want get work done for hours at a time, as they also provide a cafu00e9 to make sure you can get something to eat. Lunch breaks can be quite hectic, as the seating eareas will...
2nd year student
1 year ago
My tutors have been really supportive through my time at university so far. I receive important feedback to the work I create and I find myself constantly improving. You are always learning from your environment, your peers and through your own trial and errors. It is both exciting and scary to work...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Norwich University of the Arts
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Norwich University of the Arts students who took the Illustration course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Illustration or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Norwich University of the Arts graduates who took Illustration - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Illustration.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Norwich University of the Arts on The Student Room.
Chat with Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist creative arts university. The only one of it's kind to win TEF Gold. We strive for critical thinkers and creative pioneers. For students-to-be, an immersive experience awaits, where creative exchange will empower you to imagine and create. If you are looking for a creative, innovative arts education in one of the UK's most livable cities, Norwich University of the Arts might be just the place for you.
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