BA Animation
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation is an undergraduate degree centred on contemporary animation practice, visual storytelling, and character performance across 2D, 3D, and stop-motion media. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to take an optional placement year or a foundation year as part of their studies. The first year covers foundational techniques through Interactive Learning Skills and Communication, Animation Principles, Visual Storytelling, 3D Animation, and Exploring Animation. The second year progresses to advanced study via Speculative Futures, Design in Motion, Animation Techniques, and Animation Practice. The final year focuses on independent or team-based projects and professional portfolios through Animation Development, Animation Research, Animation Production, and Graduate Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 59%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 720 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 58%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Animation Principles
- Visual Storytelling
- 3D Animation
- Exploring Animation
- Speculative Futures
- Design in Motion
- Animation Techniques
- Animation Practice
- Animation Development
- Animation Research
- Animation Production
- Graduate Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University?
71% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BA Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.