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York St John University · Undergraduate
£4,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) Animation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study different production techniques as you bring your ideas and characters to life. It's time to start your career in animation. Animation is a type of visual communication. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Animation Principles and Foundations
Character Design and Development
Storyboarding and Narrative Development
Stop Motion and Practical Animation
Digital 2D Animation Techniques
3D Computer Generated Imagery
Production Design and Environments
Animation Portfolio and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:WW65
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ 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
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £17,500 | £22,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £21,500 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
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▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
85%Student voice
95%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Animation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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