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

For Bachelor in Illustration (Part-time) (BA Hons), applications for the Sep 2026 intake are due by Aug 31, 2026, while tuition fees are 21,294 USD per year.

Students at Swansea College of Art UWTSD use the Printmaking studio for Lino, Screenprint, Etching, and Collagraph, and a Letterpress studio with Adana letterpress machines and bookmaking equipment. They learn real-world illustration skills, design sensibilities, and knowledge of the creative industries, helping them pursue a successful, sustainable career. The course encourages divergent and convergent thinking, both independently and collaboratively. This industry-focused course provides transferable skills and excellent employment prospects.

Entrepreneurial skills and enterprise are integrated into lectures and coursework to prepare you for industry. The course covers a range of industry-informed projects that tackle social, environmental, and political issues, addressing topics you will likely encounter professionally. Links with business and industry are maintained through ‘live’ projects, work placements, visiting professionals, and educational visits. Many graduates successfully find freelance careers, while others secure jobs with design studios, publishing houses, advertising agencies, magazines, and newspapers.

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.