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Why Art and Illustration?

Are you passionate about creative disciplines such as art and illustration? Ready to turn that passion into a thriving career? Our Visual Arts portfolio is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and equip you with a range of transferable skills, preparing you for diverse opportunities in the art and culture sectors.

We focus on helping you build the technical skills needed to unleash your creativity and find the best medium to express your ideas. 

While studying with us, you’ll be learning in the inspiring, state-of-the-art Barbara Hepworth Building, and working closely with academic staff who have vast knowledge and experience in their fields.

What can you do with a degree in Art and Illustration?

Graduating from one of our art or illustration courses at the University of Huddersfield will open up careers as an illustrator, fine artist, or visual communicator. You may work in publishing, advertising and animation, creating visual content for books, magazines and digital media.

The skills in drawing, painting and digital illustration you develop will also be valuable in roles such as concept art, graphic novels and art education. Furthermore, you can pursue opportunities in gallery management, art therapy and freelance illustration, where your artistic talents can be applied in diverse and impactful ways.