A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

13 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

From languages and communication to projects and labs

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labsInternship
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
What are all the subjects?

All 13 modules

Year 1 · 3 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester A45
· Semester AB30
· Semester B45

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 6 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester BOptional30
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester ACore30
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BCore30

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester A30
· Semester B30
· Semester B30
· Semester A30

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More internship than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBA (Hons) Illustration Hertfordshire13
BA (Hons) Graphic Design Hertfordshire13
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More internship, less business and management

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Internship
8% here
3% typical
Projects and labs
38% here
35% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
0% here
3% typical

About the same as typical: specialist subjects, languages and communication, data and computing, research methods.

What is only here?

6 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Specialist subjects

3
  • Illustration Essentials Part 1
  • Illustration Professional Development
  • Commissions

Projects and labs

3
  • Illustration Studio Practice
  • Illustration Advanced Practice Part 1
  • Final Major Project: Illustration
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (6)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 20 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 4 of 19 similar programmes. Half of them cost €21,531.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 20, cheapest first
Classical Music (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €2,694
Design (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €2,694
Fine Art (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €2,694
Jazz (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €2,694
This programme2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Character and Creative Effects (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Digital Arts for Animation, Games & Immersion (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion Business (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Music Production and Promotion (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
Bachelor in Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €28,020
Bachelor in Fashion Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €28,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Fashion Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ £53,910

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 26 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (3 dates)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    +3 more
    • Text: Lisa studied an online degree at Herts alongside working full-time as an art teacher. She says, ‘Distance learning requires a lot of self-discipline. Semesters were filled with assignments to be completed on a weekly basis and I had to make sure that I scheduled my time wisely.’⁠
    • Btec: DMM · Offer: 112 · A level: BBC (Creative subjects such as Art, Media or Design preferred) · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB Requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: W221 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 26 May 2028⁠
    +2 more
    • Date: 28 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 20 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBA (Hons) Illustration HertfordshireSimilarBA (Hons) Graphic Design HertfordshireSimilarBA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice West London
Price£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,250 / year · 2027/28
Duration3 years3 years3 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date26 Sep 202726 Sep 2027Not published

1 of 6 publish a next date.

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

£10,050–£16,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€19,770

33% projects and labs · 13% research methods

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Illustration and Animation BA (Hons)

£10,050–£16,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€19,770

33% projects and labs · 13% research methods

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

33% projects and labs · 13% languages and communication

BachelorScholarshipsEnglish

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Illustration BA (Hons)

£10,050–£16,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€19,770

32% projects and labs · 16% research methods

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Where this comes from

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Why trust this page?

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

BA (Hons) Illustration is a bachelor's programme in arts and design at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 13 modules, of which 1 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are projects and labs (38%), internship (8%) and languages and communication (8%).

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does BA (Hons) Illustration cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

26 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 26 May 2028⁠Date: 28 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 20 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: W221 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
Prior educationText: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Text: Lisa studied an online degree at Herts alongside working full-time as an art teacher. She says, ‘Distance learning requires a lot of self-discipline. Semesters were filled with assignments to be completed on a weekly basis and I had to make sure that I scheduled my time wisely.’⁠Btec: DMM · Offer: 112 · A level: BBC (Creative subjects such as Art, Media or Design preferred) · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB Requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 10 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years · Full time⁠4 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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