BA (Hons) Illustration in London United Kingdom | University of East London

Yes, illustration - the visual art of conveying concepts, narrating tales, and expressing themes through imagery, a versatile and evolving applied art with practical intent. At UEL, we aim to develop illustration students into adaptable, multifaceted professionals who tackle challenges with confidence while relentlessly pursuing innovative work
If you love crafting visuals, producing stunning creations, developing narratives, and collaborating with passionate peers, this program is perfect for you. Whether designing album covers, book jackets, editorial content, or exploring animation, printmaking, and comics, our illustration BA offers an intensive journey toward professional mastery
This program boasts a vibrant, unconventional character that defies industry norms. We push students to tackle diverse creative challenges using traditional, contemporary, and emerging techniques while discovering their personal artistic identity and distinctive visual style.
Our illustration alumni enter exciting careers across multiple fields. Some work as magazine illustrators or book cover designers, while others teach or join graphic design firms.
Several have even become university technicians - they simply can't resist UEL's inspiring creative environment