BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation in the BA (Hons) Photography subject area is an undergraduate degree focused on character performance, narrative production methods, and contemporary studio practices. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The curriculum incorporates studio equipment such as editing suites, stop motion rooms, and a motion capture space, culminating in a self-directed final project and a professional showreel. The first year establishes fundamental methods through compulsory modules including Animated Characters & Scenes, Animation Principles & Processes, Creative Cultures: Making, Research & Reflection, and Sustainability, Society And Impact. During the second year, students tackle group work and technical expansion through modules such as Advanced Animation Practice, Animation Pitch & Proof, Collaborative Creative Industries Project, Art Trail, Colour & Surface: Print, Texture & Material Exploration, Creative Heritage, Digital Journeys: Ux & Ui Design, Experimental Formats, Experimental Music And Sound Art, Hybrid Production Methods, Still Life Through The Lens, Surround Sound And Multichannel Audio, and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics. The final year focuses on advanced critical inquiry and independent production, featuring compulsory modules like Contextual And Critical Investigation, Final Major Project Of Animation, and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 96 UCAS points. A Levels: CCC. BTEC: MMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review. We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 40%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 8%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animated Characters & Scenes
- Animation Principles & Processes
- Creative Cultures: Making, Research & Reflection
- Sustainability, Society And Impact
- Advanced Animation Practice
- Animation Pitch & Proof
- Collaborative Creative Industries Project
- Art Trail
- Colour & Surface: Print, Texture & Material Exploration
- Creative Heritage
- Digital Journeys: Ux & Ui Design
- Experimental Formats
- Experimental Music And Sound Art
- Hybrid Production Methods
- Still Life Through The Lens
- Surround Sound And Multichannel Audio
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
- Contextual And Critical Investigation
- Final Major Project Of Animation
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £26,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Staffordshire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at University of Staffordshire?
85% 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 University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Staffordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.