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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 259D

Animation (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham University
Wrexham, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£12,750Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
64%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Animation (with Foundation Year) at Wrexham University. Based in Wrexham, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Animation degree offers practical study, enabling you to bring characters to life. This specialised Animation programme will transform you into a versatile creative in the art of the moving image. Designed and developed from the ground up with employability at the core, you will develop skills in animation, motion graphics and design. International tuition fees are £12,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Art and Design Principles
Drawing and Visual Communication
Character Design and Development
Storyboarding and Narrative Layout
Animation Principles and Techniques
Motion Graphics and Digital Media
Professional Animation Practice
Final Degree Project and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:259D
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

EEE - DDD

UCAS Points16

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£51,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Wrexham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£23,000£27,500
3 years£10,000£15,500£18,500
5 years£12,500£18,000£22,500

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 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%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
64%
Learning opportunities
40%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
65%
Organisation and management
40%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
55%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Wrexham University

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