This non-refundable deposit of £300 is one of three steps required to reserve your place on the BA Illustration Bologna Book Fair study trip 3-8 April 2027. You will also need to make a balance payment (which will be a separate product in this online store) no later than midday on Monday 5 October 2026. At that time you will also need to complete a Registration Form at a link that will be provided to you.
This study trip is only open to third year students of the BA(Hons) Illustration (Campus). If you are ineligible to attend this study trip, payment of this deposit will not reserve you a place on the trip, and therefore your payment will be refunded.
Detailed Description
The trip is subject to a minimum take-up of 30, and with places limited to 40.
Please note that the trip requires the following payments to be made:
- Non-refundable deposit of £300 due by midday Wednesday 10 June 2026
- Balance payment expected to be between £790 and £850 by midday on Monday 5 October 2026. The exact cost will be advised after the deposit deadline, when exact traveller numbers are known, with the total trip cost per person expected to be between £1090 and £1148.
Please note - The current global situation means costs of travel are unpredictable until the point of booking, and fluctuating flight prices mean it is not possible to advise with certainly the total cost of the trip per student until after student deposit payments have been collected.
Included in the total cost of this trip:
- Italy airport coach transfers
- UK coach from airport to Falmouth on return (note: the trip will start with students independently making their way to the UK airport to catch the group flight)
- Return fights to Italy (including 1 x item of checked luggage)
- 5 nights shared room/dorm accommodation (bed and breakfast basis)
- Group travel insurance
Not included – you will need to additionally budget for:
- Your Bologna Book Fair Ticket
- Transport to the airport at the start of the trip
- Passport – you will need to check your government website for advice on travelling to Italy and for how long your passport must be valid for, following your travel dates.
- Travel visas – you will need to check your government website for advice on travelling to Italy, and make any necessary visa arrangements.
- Snacks, Lunch and evening meals
- Accommodation security deposit
- Bologna City Tourist Tax (per night) - please see local advisory websites for further details. Payable at accommodation.
- Travel Insurance to cover any conditions excluded by the Studylink insurance policy
- Any other travel in Bologna
We use a tour company who provide us with 24 hour support and protection for your security at all stages of the trip.
About the trip
This trip provides an inspiring opportunity for professional practice at the iconic global Bologna Book Fair, and for reportage, being in the beautiful city of Bologna.
The Book Fair, running from April 5th – 8th April, is the leading global event for children’s publishing, which also encompasses graphic novels, comics, and a range of evolving multi-media platforms. It is the premier hub for publishers to find new talent, and for creatives to discover global trends in illustration and in children's books.
The trip offers you the opportunity to: promote your work via portfolio/book reviews and ‘The Illustrator’s Wall’; gain insight into publishing, via 100s of curated events, lectures and workshops; gain insight into the diversity of publishing globally by viewing 1000s of publishers stands and a range of illustration exhibitions; develop a personal database of publishers for future promotion; and network with other creatives and publishers.
Your deposit is non-refundable (other than in the event that the university has to cancel the trip) and commits you to paying the balance expected to be between £790 and £850 by midday on Monday 5 October 2026.
