Game Animation BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Game Animation BA (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Games and Animation
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
Specialise as an animator working on games
Specialise as a games animator, one of the industry’s most sought-after roles. If you have the passion, we’ll teach you what you need to know – from mastering core character animation skills to integrating real-time animation into projects. On this Game Animation course, you'll work in studio-style collaborative teams that mirror industry practice, and experience working through full implementation of the game animation pipeline.
You’ll graduate with a rich portfolio of work, ready to launch your games career after studying at the No. 1 university for game design in England according to the Princeton Review, 2023.
You will:
Develop key animation principles in a game development context
Learn how to animate believable and stylised characters
Rig and animate characters in real time to implement into major game engines Unreal and Unity
Learn how to use motion and facial capture equipment effectively
Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, keeping the Intellectual Property (IP) of games you produce
Work in one of the largest, best-equipped dedicated game-making spaces of any UK university
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Game Animation BA (Hons) at Falmouth University
| 26% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 17% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 7% | Media Professionals |
| 6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 6% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 4% | Caring personal services |
| 4% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Games and Animation
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening |
| Trinity ISE | A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required. |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required |
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| PTE Academic | 55 | A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About Falmouth University
Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.
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Student composition of Falmouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5410
- postgraduates:
- 705
- Total:
- 6115
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animation”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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