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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Illustration course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
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 Hertfordshire. These students are taking Illustration or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Craft and Design | A |
| Art and Design | A |
| English Literature | B |
| History | B |
| English Language | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W221
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Illustration course.
Our multi-award winning Graphic Design and Illustration course has an enviable record of success. In recent years our students have won over 65 awards in all of the most prestigious national and international design and illustration competitions. These include: the coveted D&AD Yellow Pencil, further Yellow Pencil nominations; numerous Best In Year awards with D&AD; two Best In Show awards at D&AD New Blood; Student Designer of the Year at New Designers; countless YCN awards; and many short listings and nominations in competitions such as the Penguin Book Student award, Design Council Futures, the London Transport and Lloyds TSB Illustration awards. Clever, original ideas and excellent craftsmanship are vital for a successful career working at the top end of the profession and our course is committed to teaching students how to achieve these skills. We foster a fun yet demanding atmosphere that encourages our students to think independently, question the world around them and be opinionated. Our proximity to London (20 minutes on the train) is a core part of our success. It allows us to easily bring in high-quality visiting tutors, guest speakers and live-projects. It means we have great industry connections and study trips to museums and companies are a regular part of the curriculum.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Illustration at University of Hertfordshire.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Design
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
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 |
University of Hertfordshire student reviews
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I would commute to university, so I had a balance of university life experience and home experience. I would recommend fully committing to a full time university experience, living locally and engaging with other students and events.
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Architecture
1 year ago
I was part-time employed during my time, so never felt any financial issues. However, I supposed having to work, highlights that university in general has a financial impact.
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Architecture
1 year ago
The architecture department have dedicated members to support professional and personal development
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Architecture
1 year ago
Great support, and access to everything you could need.
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Architecture
1 year ago
My undergraduate architecture experience was truly transformative. The program exposed me to a wide range of skills and pushed me to be more creative and experimental, which built both my confidence and design ability. The supportive environment fostered by faculty and peers allowed me to thrive, en...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire 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?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
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?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire graduates who took Illustration - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
54%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Administrative occupations
15%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
13%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Illustration - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
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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