Animation
University Centre South EssexCourse Overview
Offered by University Centre South Essex, the BA (Hons) Animation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Basildon, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Animation is structured to provide a vast range of artistic skills and techniques that the modern 2D and 3D animation industry is calling out for. The course covers all aspects of the production process from traditional animating, to background design, to visual communication, to the use of colour. Students will work with up to date industry skills such as compositing, 2D digital puppet animation, motion graphic design and 3D digital animation. International tuition fees are £17,930 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,930
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Per academic year for Home/UK students only. International fees not stated on page
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £18,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £22,500 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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