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University degree
Illustration for Commercial Application
The Northern School of Art
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,250
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
The BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application program at The Northern School of Art is designed to cultivate your unique artistic voice while equipping you with essential technical and professional skills. This dynamic course emphasizes hands-on learning through diverse projects, industry-standard facilities, and networking opportunities. You will engage with experienced practitioners and high-profile guest lecturers, enabling you to build a compelling portfolio that meets industry demands.
As you progress, you will refine your creative identity and prepare for a successful career in various sectors, including publishing, advertising, and entertainment.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
an Access course5%
other higher education5%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
After 15 months
£16,000
3 years on
£18,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations25%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled25%
Sales occupations15%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Administrative occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching88%
Assessment & feedback95%
Academic support95%
Well organised84%
Learning resources87%
Student community87%
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Where this degree can lead
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