BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation, a photography and animation degree centred on creative collaboration within film, television, and games production. Students may undertake an optional placement year as part of their studies. Learning is reinforced by play and experimentation, allowing individuals to progress from a broad base into specialised areas of practice. The curriculum covers both traditional and digital media through practical and technical training, supported by relevant theories and concepts. Learners engage with live briefs and international competitions to build sector awareness and establish professional networks.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: Well-selected examples of work and personal statement says a lot about an applicant and their work. In your personal statement we would expect your enthusiasm and engagement with animation to date to shine through. This could be what you have been watching, making, events you may have attended etc. Generally, we would expect to see examples of the following: Different approaches to drawing and image making (could be observational drawing, character design, storyboarding, examples of course work). Sketch book pages or development sheets. Examples of work that demonstrate the communication of ideas, opinions, content and narrative/sequential thinking. At this stage in your career we would...
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 22%
- Elementary occupations: 16%
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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 at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at Leeds Arts University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at Leeds Arts University?
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 at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at Leeds Arts University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.