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BA Animation

University of Brighton

Institution
University of Brighton
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Animation
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W3EA006GUU
Median salary
£27,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 96%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 73%
  • Left higher education: 26%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

What graduates do next

Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Customer service occupations: 15%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 37%
  • South East: 35%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 3%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 97%
  • Access course: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Brighton earn?

The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.

What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Brighton do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at University of Brighton?

93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Animation at University of Brighton?

The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.

Does BA Animation at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Brighton?

73% of students continued into their second year, and 26% left higher education.