About Illustration BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth
As an illustrator, your creative ability can shape culture. Fuse your talent with professional skills on a degree course that’ll set you up for a career doing what you love.
On this BA (Hons) Illustration degree course, you’ll examine your own work and reflect on the work of other designers, filmmakers, painters, sculptors and writers. You’ll develop your own practical skills in illustration across the board and build the skills you’ll need for a successful, creative career.
Careers and opportunities
The creative and technical abilities in sequential storytelling, character animation and visual storytelling you develop on this course could lead to a variety of creative roles in design and media.
What can you do with an Illustration degree?
Areas previous graduates have gone on to include:
- artist book making
- children’s book illustration
- narrative illustration
- print making
- art direction
- teaching
You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level, set up successful businesses with help and support from the University or start a career as a freelancer.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Academic qualification equivalents
- If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
- PTE: 54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.
University of Portsmouth Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
Percentage of International Students |
26% |
Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
Mode of Program |
Full time |
Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
Placement year fee |
£2400 |