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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Illustration course at University of East London.
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A level
B,B,C
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Illustration or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | B |
| Graphics | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Fine Art | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 4J23
Here's what University of East London says about its Illustration course.
Gain a practical foundation in graphic arts, where we encourage interdisciplinary collaborations. Equip yourself to thrive in the creative industries. Our BA(Hons) Illustration programme focuses on practical issues you'll encounter in the professional world and the broader cultural and socio-economic landscape.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge tools and technologies, like robot arms, 3D printers, film labs, bronze casting, UX and UI workshops, Mac labs, printmaking rooms, and black and white darkrooms Technique Diversity: Learn about a wide range of techniques. These techniques include direct and indirect methods, as well as digital and analogue methods. You can do printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, making objects, creating books, publishing, and making graphic novels. Explore the full spectrum of graphic arts Interdisciplinary Exposure: Collaborate with students in Illustration, Animation, and Photography. This cross-disciplinary engagement cultivates divergent thinking. This will give you new ideas and strategies to stand out in the job market.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE)
Location
Docklands Campus | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Illustration
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core), Practice 1 (Core), Contextual Studies 1 (Core), Research into Practice 1 (Core), Experimentation and Application 1A (Core), Experimentation and Application 1B (Core)
Year 2: Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth) (Core), Design Investigation 2 (Core), Contextual Studies 2 (Core), Design Integration 2 (Core), Advanced Experimentation and Applications (Animation) (Core), Advanced Practice (Core), Industrial Sandwich Placement (Optional)
Year 3: Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth) (Core), Integrated Technology (Core), Independent Major Project Part A (Core), Design Investigation 3 (Core), Research into Practice 3 – Graphic Design & Illustration (Optional), Research into Practice 3 – Extended Research Project (Optional)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Each module has a duration of 12 weeks (one term) and always concludes with an assessment point. We provide feedback throughout these 12-week periods with a specific 'Tracking Week' dedicated to this process midway through each term.
For Practical modules your submission will consist of a Learning Journal (the presentation of your development and experience) and Portfolio (the presentation of your practical output). For Theoretical modules you may be asked to produce a piece of academic writing of a given length and a live presentation.
Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 University of East London 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
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
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?
80%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Illustration or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Illustration - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Design occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Illustration - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£23.4k
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
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