BA Illustration

The University of Westminster
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
87%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
65%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

40%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£21,000
£28,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
19%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
11%
03
Sales occupations
8%
04
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
8%
05
Design occupations
★ Professional
8%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
7%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
3%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Customer service occupations
3%

Outcomes

87%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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