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Illustration BA (Hons) (Online)

Study Method Online
Provider Falmouth University
Start Date September 2026
Falmouth University

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Course overview

Learning from experienced academics and connecting with an impressive programme of guest speakers, you’ll be challenged to test boundaries, explore new approaches and apply your illustration practice to a diverse range of industries.  

On this online Illustration degree, you’ll be immersed in a global studio culture, and will gain the professional practice and entrepreneurial skills needed to turn your talent into a successful career as an illustrator.  

Job outcomes

  • A freelance illustrator
  • An art director
  • An illustration agent
  • An educator in primary, secondary, further or higher education

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What you'll learn

Experiment with a range of media and practices – including established and emerging technologies - to realise your own authentic visual language and style. 

You'll be encouraged to push your creative limits and enhance your technical and practical skills through project work and industry-informed briefs. Through the Illustration online degree, you'll gain valuable professional practice experience via recorded learning content, learning activities, guest talks and discussion forums, while expanding your critical analysis and visual problem-solving skills. 

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

2 years / 3 years

Based on the total learning time for the accelerated online courses, an average study week for full-time undergraduate students can be up to 50 hours, and for part-time students, can be up to 33 hours. As our online courses are intended to be flexible the actual time required to study will vary based on the level of study, the module week, and individual learning pace.

Delivery

Online

Entry requirements

We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential.

Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance.

We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. 

Course routes & entry requirements

BA/BSc(Hons) degree: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points

Portfolio

Some of our online undergraduate degrees require you to create and submit a digital portfolio as part of the application process.

Applying without UCAS points

We'll welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications.

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Course features

Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Join a global community of illustrators and build a diverse network of collaborators

  • Master visual problem-solving and refine your authentic visual language through working on industry-informed projects and briefs

  • Gain feedback on your work and build relationships with a wide range of professional practitioners

  • Explore multiple creative pathways to help prepare for a sustainable career

Resources and support

  • Dedicated easy-to-use virtual learning environment (VLE)

  • Accessible online audio / visual content

  • A Student Advisor to support you throughout your studies and access to our Student Support Services

  • Access to our Employability Service

  • 24/7 access to Falmouth's extensive online library of contextual books, journals and resources

  • Access to online software tutorials at LinkedIn Learning

  • Students' Union community

  • Optional in-person events

  • Invitation to attend alumni events

Assessment

The online Illustration degree employs a variety of assessment strategies over the course of the year. These can include submission of portfolios, reviews and reports, pitches, reflective journals, competition analysis and final projects.

Your summative (final) assessments occur at the end of each module, usually at the end of the study block. You may also have interim formative assessments part way through a module as well. These assessments help ensure that you remain on track with your work.

You will receive continuous written and/or verbal feedback on all your work throughout the year. At the end of the module, you will receive detailed feedback in written form.

You'll be able to check in with your online tutor to discuss your progress and ask any questions you have about your course.

Payment options

Funding for online study is different to on-campus study. Download a course guide for information about both tuition fees and how you can fund your online study.

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About Falmouth University

Level up your career with a transformational online degree from Falmouth University. With over a century of art school history behind us, creativity is the foundation of everything we do. But we’re always pushing forward, fusing creativity with technology to forge new disciplines and invent the industries of tomorrow. All online courses are studied 100% remotely, enabling you to achieve your creative ambitions at a time and place that suits you. Studying online at Falmouth University means you can: Join our global community of creatives defining the future. Study with a platform developed by award-winning learning designers - and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees. Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers. You can work while studying online The design of our online degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere. You can also study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. All recorded learning content can be replayed at any time, so it can fit around work or lifestyle commitments. Get supportive, rigorous degree-level teaching online Studying online is the ideal option for those looking for flexibility while elevating their creative career prospects. Our online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught and learned online. This means that they're crafted specifically for you to study remotely. Through a combination of recorded learning content, learning activities, tutorials, and collaborative work, you'll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity, and develop professional skills and expertise that make you ready for industry. Creative collaboration Here at Falmouth, we encourage open innovation throughout your online studies. This might mean participating in stimulating discussions with your fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills. It'll give you the chance to push each other's creative boundaries and connect with your global learning community. In-person events We offer optional in-person events for our online students that usually happen twice a year. They're great opportunities to meet your peers and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions. You'll hear from industry experts, offering professional contexts for your learning and a deeper insight into your chosen industry.

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