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Illustration BA Hons
BA Hons Illustration at Ulster will introduce you to a huge range of highly experimental creative practices and skills. We encourage risk-taking and individuality to help you develop your own visual language
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
Submit a portfolio
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Illustration BA Hons
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Entry requirements for Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at Ulster University
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Given the growing film and entertainment industry in northern Ireland, I am thankful Ulster University has been able to have me a top quality education in this field read more
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1st May 24
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12th April 24
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19th December 23
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30th November 23
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While the value of money is far too high for the teaching we receive, the course itself is incredibly fun and engaging for the most part. read more
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14th July 23
Screen Production, BA Hons FullTime
Great course with the option of a placement year but very few companies offering paid placement. It would be good if the university could have a range of companies signed up to offer placements to students read more
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15th December 22
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15th December 22
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Amazing tutors extremely friendly and all the facilities you could wish for read more
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15th December 22
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This course is great for gaining experience and has been very helpful getting started in the industry read more
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12th December 22
Fine Art, BA Hons FullTime
ive loved all my professors at ulster and have had the most wonderful time painting there read more
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9th December 22
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7th December 22
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6th December 22
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6th December 22
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5th December 22
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5th December 22
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5th December 22
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5th December 22
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19th November 22
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9th November 22
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12th October 22
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16th November 21
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29th May 21
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28th May 21
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Was amazing ! Loved every second of it , I got a good insight when being taught and it was tailored to my work giving me personal feedback and good one to one experiences :)) read more
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17th April 21
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1st February 20
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member945124
31st January 20
Fine Art, BA Hons FullTime
The uni needs a history and theory masters. Lecturers are good, some go above and beyond to help their students.I have come across some that have been pretty inconsiderate towards my feelings and other students feelings (although these individuals are in the vast minority) - through being overly harsh with criticism that was far from constructive, or just a general lack of empathy towards personal situations (of other students). I feel a pressurising environment combined with this sort of occasional misconduct from specific individuals contributes greatly to an overall breeding ground for poor mental wellbeing. Truth be told most people in the course actually suffer from one type of mental illness or another , whether it is anxiety , depression or something else. If you were to ask most and receive an honest answer from everyone you would find this to be the case. I feel this is primarily due to art being a form of communication for those who struggle to express something with words. read more
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member945124
31st January 20
Fine Art, BA Hons FullTime
Most of the lecturers are helpful and considerate people, with some going above and beyond to help their students.I have come across some that have been pretty inconsiderate towards my feelings and other students feelings (although these individuals are in the vast minority) - through being overly harsh with criticism that was far from constructive, or just a general lack of empathy towards personal situations (of other students). I feel a pressurising environment combined with this sort of occasional misconduct from specific individuals contributes greatly to an overall breeding ground for poor mental wellbeing. Truth be told most people in the course actually suffer from one type of mental illness or another , whether it is anxiety , depression or something else. If you were to ask most and receive an honest answer from everyone you would find this to be the case. I feel this is primarily due to art being a form of communication for those who struggle to express something with words. read more
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There is something lacking from this course, where I thought experimentation would be appreciated it does feel very strict read more
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9th December 21
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31st January 20
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Love my course, there's a lot of extra money for materials so save up haha. They charge you an extra £100 per year for materials which in first year covers a lot of what you'll need but covers less in second yr. read more
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26th October 19
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I couldn’t have been happier with my decision in choosing to study IXD at Ulster. read more
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17th April 19
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CatherineJane95
15th April 19
Textile Art, Design and Fashion, BA Hons FullTime
Currently, studying Textile Art, Design and Fashion at Ulster University Belfast. The course itself is very broad and there are a variety of workshops that you can learn such as knit, print, embroidery, weave and fashion. The course provides diverse learning experiences ensuring students have the confidence, and skills for a future in textiles and fashion. The tutors are very technical, there would be a design tutor and then a technical teacher that will teach you how to actually make something and all the processes are commented. The staff are very nice and friendly and they love students to ask a lot of questions. They show you new techniques and learn from them. The technicians are always in the workshop and they are very hands-on. All the staff have very strong support. The library is open 24 hours so you can go to the library anytime you like. read more
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