Motion Graphics BA (Hons)
Ravensbourne University London
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Motion Graphics BA (Hons) at Ravensbourne University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23500 | £23000 | £27000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £18500 - £28500 | £21000 - £34500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Motion graphics is at the forefront of visual communication. With the growth of digital culture, motion graphics has become one of the fastest expanding areas of design.
The Ravensbourne BA (Hons) Motion Graphics course stands out as one of the only courses in the country focused exclusively on developing the full range of skills and knowledge needed to work in the motion graphics industry. A degree in this course will open up opportunities for all budding designers with an interest in graphics, animation and film. You will learn how to create short-form motion content for a variety of media, from web content to advertising and promotions.
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the exciting world of motion graphics. You will gain a wide range of creative, theoretical, and practical skills, including graphic design, typography, animation, and post-production. You'll also receive training in industry-standard software and workshops to help develop your conceptual thinking.
Collaboration is core to the curriculum, this means you will work on projects with students from other courses. Through our teaching style, you'll gain valuable experience working on live briefs and internships, preparing you for your future career. In your final year, you'll create a personal portfolio that showcases your skills and aspirations as a motion graphics designer. You'll receive portfolio reviews from industry professionals and ongoing mentoring and technical advice.
Your journey in one of the fastest expanding areas of design could start here.
Why study this course?
- This is a long established, forward-looking course with a unique focus on all aspects of motion graphics
- Students develop a wide range of relevant practical skills and theoretical knowledge to underpin their creative design work
- With strong established partnerships with industry, we ensure relevance and quality in a rapidly evolving discipline. Our industry partners include Territory Studio, We Are Seventeen, Inertia, Alchemy TV, BBC Creative, ITV Studios and many more
- The course structure allows you time to evolve your craft and design thinking, leading to a richer portfolio
- On graduation, our students have an exceptional employability record.
Career pathways
Students are often employed directly in motion graphics studios, but also work in advertising, branding, broadcast, film, title design, experiential design, exhibitions and events.
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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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Motion Graphics BA (Hons) at Ravensbourne University London
75% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
10% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 |
PTE Academic | 42 | PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest. |
Trinity ISE | Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Motion Graphics BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16500 | year 1 |
International | £16500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*All fees shown are proposed for 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.
Average student cost of living in London
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)
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About Ravensbourne University London
Established in 1962 in North Greenwich, London, Ravensbourne University London is a digital media and design university. Their ultramodern campus is home to a rich selection of Art & Design themed programmes, ranging from Video Game Design and Animation, to Fashion. The university places a particular focus on making sure there is a place in the job market for their creative students, and provides a series of what they call Short Courses to give learners the express training they need to jump at any opportunities they might find.
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Student composition of Ravensbourne University London
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Total number of students enrolled at Ravensbourne University London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2390
- postgraduates:
- 60
- Total:
- 2450
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Visual Communication”: 1275 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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