BA Illustration
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 41%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Illustration at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Illustration at University of Brighton?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Illustration at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Illustration at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Illustration at University of Brighton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.