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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W617

Animation

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, the BA (Hons) Animation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Bring your creations to life with our BA (Hons) Animation degree. You’ll study both traditional and digital animation methods to produce work for film, TV, computer games, interactive media, and virtual or augmented reality, preparing you for a dynamic career in the creative industries. Master the illusion of movement at our purpose-built Mabgate Campus, where cutting-edge Mac suites, industry-standard software, and professional studios give you the tools to unleash your creativity. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Animation Principles
2D Digital Animation Techniques
3D Modelling and Character Development
Motion Graphics and Visual Effects
Stop Motion and Practical Animation
Game Animation and Interactive Media
Professional Portfolio Development
Animation Industry Practice and Collaboration
UCAS Code:W617
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000

Home Student Fee

£9,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£15,500£19,500
5 years£18,500£21,500£26,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers Animation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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