BA Fine Art and Illustration
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fine Art and Fashion Design. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an optional placement year of up to 48 weeks in a graduate-level role. The final year culminates in a public exhibition, and students study in the Barbara Hepworth Building with professional-standard studio facilities.
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass in Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design combined with A Level or BTEC qualifications, to total an equivalent of 112-104 UCAS tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 96 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 30%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 28%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Research and Development for Fine Art and Illustration
- Final Major Project - Fine Art and/or Illustration
- Applied Critical Languages
- Studio Practice 1
- Studio Practice 2
- Introduction to Critical Languages
- Studio Practice 3
- Studio Practice 4
- Expanded Critical Languages
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art and Illustration at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art and Illustration at University of Huddersfield do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fine Art and Illustration at University of Huddersfield?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fine Art and Illustration at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Does BA Fine Art and Illustration at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art and Illustration at University of Huddersfield?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.