Bachelor in Graphic Design Illustration Ba Degree

Tuition fees are 16,750 GBP per year.

Experience an innovative block teaching approach where you focus on one module at a time, allowing for deeper engagement with your subject and a more consistent, supportive learning environment. This programme is intentionally designed to refine your unique visual voice, blending the technical precision of graphic design with the expressive potential of illustration.

Students work across a diverse range of digital, motion, and print platforms, ensuring that creativity is always balanced with professional viability. By collaborating with peers from the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course, you will benefit from a vibrant, interdisciplinary community that mirrors the realities of modern creative studios.

Real-World Professional Preparation

The curriculum emphasizes employability through:

• Live industry and competition briefs that build your professional portfolio.
• A dedicated focus on client-designer relationships and professional self-management.
• The opportunity to undertake a placement year to gain direct industry experience.
• Access to the DMU Global international experience programme to broaden your creative horizons.

Whether you aim to become a freelance illustrator, a graphic designer, or an entrepreneurial creative, you will graduate having defined your personal practice through a series of rigorous, studio-based projects and professional development modules.

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, United Kingdom, offers a lively, student-centered environment since its formation as a modern university in 1992. With around 29,000 students and approximately 2,700 international students, DMU combines a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs with an emphasis on employability and industry engagement. The Leicester setting provides affordable living, cultural diversity and good transport links to major UK cities.

DMU's courses span arts, design, business, engineering, health and more, with practical learning embedded through industry projects, placements and live briefs. Research and applied work support curriculum development and student opportunities to collaborate with local and international partners. The university provides career services, entrepreneurship support and tailored advice for international students to help with internships and graduate roles.

Campus life at DMU emphasizes inclusivity and hands-on experience, with student societies, support networks and dedicated international student teams. Facilities include modern learning spaces, specialist labs and creative studios. Prospective international students can expect a balance of academic support and practical preparation for global careers, making De Montfort a practical choice for those seeking a career-focused UK university experience.