BA Graphic Design with Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Animation, an undergraduate degree focused on the convergence of graphic design and animation practices. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally take a placement year lasting up to 48 weeks between the second and final years. The first year establishes key principles through modules such as Design Process and Production 1, Design Studio 1, and Design Theory Fundamentals. The second year progresses to Intermediate Studio Practice, Process and Production, and Design Identities. The final year involves advanced studies including Advanced Studio Practice, Contextual Design Research, and Theory as Practice 3. Optional placement opportunities include the Arts and Humanities Placement and Enterprise Placement.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level or equivalent. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Pass in Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design combined with A Level or BTEC qualifications, to total an equivalent of 120-104 UCAS tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 39%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 55%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 17%
- Elementary occupations: 12%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Design occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 28%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Enterprise Placement
- Advanced Studio Practice
- Contextual Design Research
- Theory as Practice 3
- Design Process and Production 1
- Design Studio 1
- Design Theory Fundamentals
- Intermediate Studio Practice
- Process and Production
- Design Identities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design with Animation at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design with Animation at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design with Animation at University of Huddersfield?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Graphic Design with Animation at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design with Animation at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design with Animation at University of Huddersfield?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.