BA Animation & Games
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Librarians and Related Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 74%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation & Games at Arts University Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £20,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £23,500. The £20,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Animation & Games at Arts University Plymouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation & Games at Arts University Plymouth?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Animation & Games at Arts University Plymouth?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BA Animation & Games at Arts University Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Animation & Games at Arts University Plymouth?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.