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University degree
Animation
The Northern School of Art
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course
Slide 1BA (Hons) ANIMATION APPLY NOWOPEN DAYS COURSE OVERVIEWProgramme Specifications UCAS CODE W615 UCAS TARIFF 96 - 112 UCAS Calculator BA (Hons) 3 YEARSIf you’re passionate about storytelling and bringing characters to life, our BA (Hons) Animation degree is your gateway to an exciting career. Part of a close-knit, creative community, you’ll explore animation through a blend of traditional and digital techniques, developing a strong foundation in core principles. Hone your drawing skills and create captivating 2D animations using industry-standard software like Toon Boom. Our programme encourages creativity and individuality, giving you the freedom to develop self-directed projects that r
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
an Access course5%
no formal qualifications5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
87%
Continue past first year
88%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£16,000
3 years on
£18,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled40%
Sales occupations25%
Elementary occupations15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Design occupationsHighly skilled5%
Caring personal services5%
What students say National Student Survey
88%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback92%
Academic support92%
Well organised82%
Learning resources86%
Student community85%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — good transport links…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost of living is manageable…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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