The BA Illustration at the University of Northampton puts the power of storytelling and visual communication at the heart of what we do.

The course emphasises the importance of supporting students to develop their own visual language through a range of media and approaches from page to screen, 3D, installation and interaction. Through this holistic programme you can experiment and innovate using idea generation and real-world application to create work with meaning and purpose.

We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating*, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

Throughout your time on the course there will be opportunities to exhibit publicly and promote your work through exhibitions, pop-up shops and events, ensuring you graduate with a professional portfolio of work.

Past students have gone on to:

Art therapy, Graphic design, Teacher, Freelance illustrator, Author illustrator, Animator and Concept artist.

Other job roles include:

Producer, Surface pattern designer, Artist in residence, Storyboard artist, Illustration agent, Gallery assistant/manager and Childrens book illustrator.