2026 UCAS Clearing Illustration courses
Looking for Illustration Clearing opportunities for September 2026?
If you're exploring your options through UCAS Clearing, you can apply for a Illustration degree at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and begin your degree this September.
Whether you've changed your plans, achieved different grades than expected, or are applying to university for the first time, Clearing gives you another route onto a creative and industry-focused Illustration degree.
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Illustration degrees in Clearing at UCA
Everything on UCA's Illustration degree happens in the studio. Concepts are taught through making: printmaking, letterpress, screen-printing, drawing and digital design. You'll be designing from day one of your degree. No exams, no lecture halls, no dissertation – just you, your portfolio, and your distinctive style that evolves as you develop new skills.
You'll learn from highly-experienced and industry-active illustrators, that'll deliver lessons you’ll keep referring back to when you launch your own creative career.
The course includes opportunities to work on live briefs for real industry partners and have the chance to enter competitions including the Penguin Design Awards, Folio Society, and Macmillan Prize.
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Why choose UCA for Illustration?
- Past student projects include collaborations with big brands such as Toyota, Hallmark, Netflix, and Huawei
- Creative agents from big names like Grand Matter and Heart Agency review final-year portfolios and help you find your place in the illustration industry
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How to apply to Illustration Clearing courses
Every year many students as can you get into Illustration through Clearing? And the answer is yes! Many students secure places on Illustration courses through Clearing every year.
You may be eligible for an Illustration Clearing place if:
- You've received your results and are looking for available courses
- You've changed your mind about where or what to study
- You didn't meet the conditions of your original offer
- You're applying to university after the main UCAS deadline
Illustration applicants may be asked to provide examples of creative work or a portfolio. Our admissions team will explain the current requirements and guide you through the process.
Clearing at UCA
Learn more about Clearing and begin your application today to start your creative journey at UCA this September