Bachelor in Illustration (Full-time) (BA Hons)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David, headquartered in Swansea in the United Kingdom, is a modern institution formed through historic partnerships and known for its community-focused approach to higher education. Founded in its current structure in 2010, the university serves around 12,700 students and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate pathways across multiple campuses. UWTSD emphasizes teaching excellence, applied learning, and regional engagement while maintaining links to cultural and professional networks throughout Wales and beyond.

Academic offerings span arts, humanities, sciences, and professional fields, with opportunities for work placements, industry collaboration, and applied research. The university highlights two flagship program areas that showcase its strengths while also providing a broad curriculum that supports diverse career aspirations. International students benefit from tailored arrival support, language assistance, and student services that ease integration and academic success in the UK higher education system.

Student life at UWTSD combines a welcoming campus community, cultural events, and strong links to local employers, making it a practical choice for students seeking supportive study in a compact coastal city. Prospective international applicants should prepare clear academic documentation and personal statements that reflect practical goals and community engagement. UWTSD is particularly well suited to students who value applied learning, small-group teaching, and strong pastoral support within a UK university setting.

Graduates of the Illustration programme at Swansea College of Art often go into careers in freelance illustration, design studios, publishing houses, advertising agencies, magazines, and newspapers, with notable clients including Usborne Children’s Books, Moonpig, Lego, NHS Trust, Marks & Spencer, Tigerprint, The British Museum, and Lush cosmetics. The course integrates entrepreneurial skills and enterprise into lectures and coursework, preparing you for industry through links with business and industry maintained through live projects, work placements, visiting professionals, and educational visits. You will explore illustration practice using traditional and digital media, and have access to a dedicated studio space and facilities such as a Printmaking studio, a Letterpress studio, and a digital illustration suite with essential software packages. The course also includes opportunities to showcase your work in a final-year exhibition, ensuring you are well-prepared for the professional world.