Animation (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Staffordshire University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 95 graduates of Animation (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Cinematics and Photography at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cinematics and Photography.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Cinematics and Photography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cinematics and Photography 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 | £24000 | £17000 | £19500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £13500 - £21000 | £15500 - £25000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Cinematics and Photography
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20933 | £18108 | £21051 |
25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13095 - £22569 | £15928 - £26889 |
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Course Description
With a focus on character, performance and storytelling, our 4 year Animation degree prepares you for the vibrant and innovative world of the moving image industries.
Our Animation students engage with a range of animation practices including traditional methods of filmmaking through to the latest industry-facing technology.
With a focus on character, performance and short-form storytelling we prepare you for the vibrant and innovative world of the moving image industries.
The thrill of creating the ‘illusion of life’ is always a rewarding one. If you love the thought of giving life to inanimate objects using 2D, 3D and stop motion animation - whether they are hand drawn pictures, a stop motion puppet, CGI models or found objects - this course could be for you.
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 Animation (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University
25% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | |
5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Welfare Professionals |
5% | Nursing Professionals |
0% | Caring personal services |
0% | Sales occupations |
0% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cinematics and Photography
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Costs
Tuition Fees Animation (with Foundation Year) 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 |
EU | £16750 | year 1 |
International | £16750 | year 1 |
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
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About Staffordshire University
Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
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Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animation”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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