BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Photography. Core topics include Programming and Research Methods. Based at Manchester's Media City, the course covers 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation across three years. A final-year Negotiated Project spans planning and studio production phases, with industry external producers providing guidance on delivery.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. A level: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit BTEC: MMM-DMM. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement is: equivalent to minimum 104 UCAS points. Access to HE: Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma equivalent to 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: equivalent to104 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. IB: 28 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 73-78% overall.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 69%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 51%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 29%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 78%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animation 101
- Introduction to Creative Play
- Animation Context
- Animation 102
- Storytelling: Script to Screen
- Art of Animation
- Performance and Character
- Specialist Animation Studies
- Engagement Challenge
- Motion Design for Visual Communication
- Creative Collaboration
- Production Pipelines and Workflows
- Negotiated Project - Phase One
- Research Project
- Negotiated Project - Phase Two
- Professional Portfolio and Employability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £28,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Salford 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 Animation at University of Salford?
75% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.