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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Illustration with Optional Sandwich placement/study abroad year University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield Campus University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield Campus, UK

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GBP 19800

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This multi-award-winning course will give you a thorough grounding and understanding of the commercial applications of illustration. Our aim is to develop creative thinkers and visual communicators who aren’t confined by the conventional boundaries of the industry. We encourage you to think imaginatively to develop engaging and purposeful ideas, and to execute them beautifully. The first year is about core skills and finding the right pathway. Teaching guides you to be creative, generate ideas and solve problems, with workshops in software, typography and printmaking. Later, we focus on professional projects, emphasising commercial constraints and expectations. We also explore areas like digital design, interaction and motion graphics. In the final year you’ll produce a high-quality portfolio. If you’re interested in exploring a broader approach to visual communication, you may also want to consider our BA (Hons) Graphic Design course.

Why choose this course?

We have an enviable record of success. In recent years our students have won over many awards in all of the most prestigious national and international design and illustration competitions. These include: the overall winner of the Carmelite Prize, coveted D&AD pencils; various awards at New Designers; countless YCN awards; and many short listings and nominations in competitions such as the Penguin Random House Design awards, Folio Society, 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 (25 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

Optional Placement year

Work Placement

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Professional work experience is the biggest contributor to your future employability. It allows you to put your knowledge into action, while learning how a business operates and making some handy professional connections.

We'll help you make the most of the experience, holding your hand from start to finish. You also get assistance with your CV, plus help preparing for interviews and presentations, at our ground-breaking mock Assessment Centre Experience.

Students on the programme have recently had the opportunity to benefit from placements at NHS, Worldpay, SMBC, Grant Thornton and Ernst & Young.

Recently, two students got mini-internships in the 'Women in Business' and 'Black in Business' programmes.

Study Abroad

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

More and more companies are now working internationally, the experience of living in another country will make a great impression on future employers. Putting knowledge into action, learn how a business operates and make professional connections.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19800

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    New Updation Regarding Scholarship Extended Deadline 

    The University of Hertfordshire has extended the Super Early Bird Scholarship deadline to 31st March.

    Students who pay their deposit before this date will receive a £3,500 Super Early Bird Scholarship.

    How It Works:

    • Pay a minimum £1,000 deposit before 31st March to secure the scholarship and confirm the place.
    • Top up a further £4,000 before the CAS deadline (31st July) to receive the CAS letter.
    • Additional £1,000 Discount: Students who pay their full tuition fees before or at registration will receive an extra £1,000 full tuition fee payment discount.

    Total Savings Opportunity:

    • £4,500 total savings (for students paying full tuition fees before or at registration).
    • £3,500 scholarship (for students choosing the installment plan).

    This is a valuable opportunity for students to maximize savings while securing their future at UH. Please encourage your students to act quickly and take full advantage of this extended deadline.

    Regarding Scholarship Deadline for SEP 2026 intake:-

    • Scholarship Deadline for SEP 2026 intake is 28th Feb.
    • PG programs offers a £3500 scholarship
    • UG Scholarship :-  £2000 Each Year-3 Years £2000

    Full payment discount

    Full-time students who pay their full tuition fees by a set deadline during registration can receive a £1,000 discount for the 2026/27 academic year.

    Chancellor's International Scholarship

    This scholarship offers a variable award from £500 to £4,000 for new international undergraduate or postgraduate taught students joining the UK campus in September 2026.

    Awards are based on academic performance, English language ability, personal statement quality, and personal circumstances. No separate application is needed.

    Not available for:

    • pre-sessional English, Research degrees, HIC or online courses
    • University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduates
    • prepatory programmes

    Additional conditions:

    • only for first-time entrants in September 2026
    • unless exceptionally approved by the University, it cannot be combined with;
      • Super Early Bird Scholarship
      • 20% Herts Graduate Scholarship
      • MBBS Scholarship
      • UG Tri Annual Scholarship
    • can be combined with the Full Payment Discount if fees are paid in full by 12 October 2026
    • applied after registration (not deducted from the deposit)
    • if tuition fees are already paid in full, the scholarship may be used towards university accommodation (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit)
    • applicants must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.)
    • candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the scholarship is awarded
    • for students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

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