BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation, a photography degree focusing on classical training in character performance, movement, and visual narrative within contemporary animation practice. The first year covers the foundations through Let's Animate!, Bring it to Life, Animated Interactions, and Mini Moments. The second year progresses with Concept to Creation, Industry Survival Kit, Doodle to Deadline, and Pitch it!. The final year centres on Showtime!, The Motion Manual, The Big Project, and Finale.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels (including an Art and Design subject), a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D in an Art and Design subject, T-Level Merit or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course. UK applicants are required to attend a portfolio viewing. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 19%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Let's Animate!
- Bring it to Life
- Animated Interactions
- Mini Moments
- Concept to Creation
- Industry Survival Kit
- Doodle to Deadline
- Pitch it!
- Showtime!
- The Motion Manual
- The Big Project
- Finale
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at Solent University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at Solent University?
86% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at Solent University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.