Free BA Illustration Degree in Worthing

CostFREE
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free BA Illustration Course in Worthing. Classes run at Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus, full-time during the day over three years.

The course is an intensive creative programme. You'll develop your own artistic style through workshops, seminars, and studio practice. Topics include drawing, digital illustration, narrative imagery, and professional practice. You'll build a strong portfolio across the three years.

You'll finish with a BA in Illustration.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop your own distinctive illustration style.
  • You'll practise drawing and image-making across a range of media.
  • You'll work with digital tools used in professional illustration.
  • You'll create narrative and sequential imagery.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of your work.
  • You'll explore the business and professional side of working as an illustrator.
  • You'll take part in workshops and seminars with industry input.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio workshops, seminars, and project-based work. Assessment considers your portfolio, interview performance, and practical projects. The application process looks at your grades, portfolio, and any relevant experience. Classes are daytime and full-time at the campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Illustrator, creates images for books, magazines, and digital media.
  • Editorial illustrator, produces artwork for newspapers and online publications.
  • Children's book illustrator, develops characters and scenes for young readers.
  • Graphic novelist, writes and illustrates long-form sequential stories.
  • Concept artist, creates visual ideas for games, film, or animation studios.
  • Freelance illustrator, works across a range of clients and briefs.

What you could study next

  • MA Illustration, a postgraduate route for illustrators wanting to specialise or move into research and teaching.
  • MA Graphic Design, broadens your skills into branding, typography, and visual communication.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Art and Design, if you want to teach illustration or art at secondary level.