Wrexham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Illustration (with Foundation Year) in Wrexham United Kingdom | Wrexham University
Wrexham University
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Wrexham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
11,750
(c. USD15,775.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Illustration program will guide you in refining your unique artistic style and honing your skills in visual storytelling. This comprehensive curriculum addresses the technical, business, and creative aspects of professional illustration, preparing you for a thriving career in the visual arts field.
Program highlights
Features an introductory year to build essential skills before advanced study.
Join a dynamic network of visual storytellers including picture book creators, graphic artists, animation specialists, and digital designers.
Learn from instructors with extensive real-world experience across various sectors of the visual arts industry.
We support student-led publishing initiatives and teach professional presentation techniques using our campus bookbinding facilities.
Our alumni have earned recognition in major competitions including the Oxford University Press Illustration award, Macmillan's Picture Book Prize, and honors from the Caldecott Society and D&AD, with nominations for esteemed Eisner and Silver Reuben Awards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Our general requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications, as well as motivation and potential to succeed.
The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Candidates may be interviewed and asked to display a portfolio of their work. Experience may also be taken into consideration depending on the extent and depth of such subject knowledge. Students from overseas, or who are unable to attend an interview, are asked to send their portfolio of work digitally for consideration.
An admissions tutor considers each application individually. Different qualifications are considered, including Scottish Higher, Irish Leaving Certificate, the Welsh Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate, Access courses, BTEC, VCE, GNVQ, A and AS levels as well as other overseas qualifications.
Progression from HND / FDA
Applicants with relevant HND qualifications, or a foundation degree in a relevant Art and Design subject area may progress onto Level 6 of a BA subject to Glyndr University's RP(E)L procedures.
International Baccalaureate Standard Level - Grade 5
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)
TOEFL (IBT) - Minimum Overall - 79, with no individual test score below-(Listening-17,Reading-18,Speaking-20, Writing- 21)
The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Candidates may be interviewed and asked to display a portfolio of their work. Experience may also be taken into consideration depending on the extent and depth of such subject knowledge. Students from overseas, or who are unable to attend an interview, are asked to send their portfolio of work digitally for consideration.
An admissions tutor considers each application individually. Different qualifications are considered, including Scottish Higher, Irish Leaving Certificate, the Welsh Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate, Access courses, BTEC, VCE, GNVQ, A and AS levels as well as other overseas qualifications.
Progression from HND / FDA
Applicants with relevant HND qualifications, or a foundation degree in a relevant Art and Design subject area may progress onto Level 6 of a BA subject to Glyndr University's RP(E)L procedures.
International Baccalaureate Standard Level - Grade 5
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)
TOEFL (IBT) - Minimum Overall - 79, with no individual test score below-(Listening-17,Reading-18,Speaking-20, Writing- 21)
Tuition
GBP
11,750