Bachelor in Darlunio (Rhan amser) (BA Hons)

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Darlunio (Rhan amser) (BA Hons) are 15,600 GBP per year.

Based in Swansea, the Darlunio (Rhan amser) (BA Hons) at Coleg Celf Abertawe PCYDDS will teach you drawing skills and design awareness, while also providing knowledge and experience of the creative industries, helping you to follow a successful and sustainable career path.

You will be encouraged to use both reflective and collaborative approaches in your work, independently and cooperatively, in a practice-based learning environment. The course focuses on industry and provides transferable skills and excellent employment prospects.

The course covers a range of projects based on industry that tackle social, environmental, and political issues, dealing with topics that you will be sure to encounter professionally.

Connections with businesses and industry are a fundamental part of the programme and maintained and developed through ‘live’ projects, work placements, visits by professional practitioners, and educational visits. These connections ensure that our graduates are highly employable and well-prepared for work in the creative industries. Many of our graduates succeed in freelance careers, and others find jobs with design studios, publishing houses, advertising agencies, magazines, and newspapers. Among our notable clients are Usborne Books, Moonpig, Lego, GIG Trusts, Marks & Spencer, Tigerprint, The British Museum, and Lush Cosmetics.

Throughout your creative journey, you will explore drawing practices using traditional and digital media. The course offers a purposeful studio space where you can experiment and refine your visual language. You will have opportunities to exhibit your work in an end-of-year exhibition, which will provide the experience you need to join the professional world.

Our facilities are designed to support a wide range of materials and processes for both traditional and digital work. We have a vibrant Drawing Studio, a print-making studio for Lino, Screen Printing, Etching and Collagraph, and a print workshop with Adana press and book-making equipment. We can also offer Risograph printing and laser cutting equipment. Our digital drawing studio includes iMac computers, Wacom tablets, and Cintiq screens, which include key software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.

The aim of our course is to develop your professional practice through experimenting and using both traditional and contemporary drawing techniques. You will work on illustrations for children's books and other projects, developing fundamental skills for a successful career in illustration.

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.