BA (Hons) Graphics and Illustration

at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

YEAR ONE

Through practical workshops and themed project assignments, you will explore the fundamentals of visual communication and your own unique visual language through personal idea development.
 

YEAR TWO

In your second year, you will focus on developing skills within a chosen specialism alongside building upon existing themes, taught in year one. By exploring themes, concepts, and a wide range of media, the focus remains on refining your individual direction with the aid of self-evaluation.
 

YEAR THREE

Your final year is the beginning of your career in the creative arts environment. The year begins with a variety of projects that support a critical and imaginative approach to visual communication through a self-initiated programme of study. Aided by tutors and industry specialists you will explore a specific area of interest and complete a body of work from which to select your own professional portfolio

Educational Level
 

A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on the native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject.
 

Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed.
 

English Level
IELTS 5.5+ (with no element below 5.5)
 

Portfolio
Good portfolio of work
 

UCAS Institution Code
C06
 

UCAS Course Code
W990

Tuition Fees for Overseas Students per year:
£20,990

• 90% of our students were in work 6 months after graduating in 2019.
• 43% of our students graduating in 2019 achieved a first-class degree. This is substantially higher than the national level of 28%.*