BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation, a photography degree focused on the creative principles and practical production methods of animation. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete a final major project and exhibit their graduate work at an annual degree show. The first year introduces foundational principles through Context of Practice, Animation Principles, Design Process, and Animation Practice 1, focusing on history, basic techniques, and project methods. The second year progresses through Critical & Contextual Studies 1, Personal and Professional Practice 1, Collaborative Practice, and Animation Practice 2, emphasizing independent research and collaborative working alongside more complex production tasks. The final year centres on advanced study via Critical and Contextual Studies 2, Personal and Professional Practice 2, and Animation: Major project, where students research and plan a graduate design brief.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Portfolio Day: If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work with our tutors and share with them your passion for the subject.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 13%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 63%
- East Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Context of Practice
- Animation Principles
- Design Process
- Animation Practice 1
- Critical & Contextual Studies 1
- Personal and Professional Practice 1
- Collaborative Practice
- Animation Practice 2
- Critical and Contextual Studies 2
- Personal and Professional Practice 2
- Animation: Major project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £26,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at York St John University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at York St John University?
98% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does BA Animation at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Animation at York St John University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.