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Animation BA (Hons)

Deposit for CAS 50% of tuition fee

Duration
3 years full time
Fees
£12,100
Top salary
GBP 38k
Career paths
6

Career outcomes

Where graduates work — with salaries cited from official labor statistics.

Animator
GBP 22,000–35,000
/ year
Creative arts and design
Animation sector is part of the UK's creative industries, which are growing
Typical employers
Animation studiosFilm and television production companiesGaming companiesAdvertising agenciesDigital media agencies
Sources:[0] gov.uk
2D/3D Artist
GBP 20,000–32,000
/ year
Creative arts and design
Demand for digital artists continues across entertainment and gaming sectors
Typical employers
Video game developersVisual effects studiosPost-production companiesDesign agenciesFreelance work
Sources:[0] gov.uk
Motion Graphics Designer
GBP 23,000–36,000
/ year
Creative arts and design
Growing demand in digital marketing and broadcast media
Typical employers
Broadcasting companiesMarketing agenciesDigital content producersCorporate communications departmentsMultimedia companies
Sources:[0] gov.uk
Character Designer
GBP 21,000–34,000
/ year
Creative arts and design
Opportunities in gaming, film, and children's entertainment sectors
Typical employers
Game development studiosAnimation studiosChildren's media production companiesPublishing housesToy design companies
Sources:[0] gov.uk
Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
GBP 24,000–38,000
/ year
Creative arts and design
UK VFX industry remains competitive globally with ongoing production demand
Typical employers
VFX studiosFilm production companiesTelevision broadcastersStreaming content providersAdvertising production houses
Sources:[0] gov.uk
Storyboard Artist
GBP 22,000–35,000
/ year
Creative arts and design
Steady demand in film, television, and advertising production
Typical employers
Film studiosAnimation companiesAdvertising agenciesTelevision production companiesIndependent production houses
Sources:[0] gov.uk

Immigration & visa benefits

What this program unlocks for you and your family — straight from the official immigration authority.

Graduate Visa

Post-Study Work

Allows international students who have completed an eligible UK degree to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after graduation (3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer required.

Eligibility: Must have successfully completed a UK bachelor's, master's, or other eligible course with a Student visa. Must apply from within the UK before current Student visa expires.

Sources:[2] gov.uk

Student Visa Work Permission

Work While Studying

Student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations.

Eligibility: Must hold a valid Student visa for a course at degree level or higher at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance.

Sources:[5] gov.uk

Indefinite Leave to Remain via Skilled Worker Route

Permanent Residency

After 5 years of continuous residence in the UK on eligible work visas (such as Skilled Worker visa), individuals can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence).

Eligibility: Must have spent 5 continuous years in the UK on qualifying visa routes, meet salary and skill requirements, pass Life in the UK test, and meet English language requirements.

Family Visa (Dependants)

Family Visa

Partners and children can apply to join or stay with Student visa or Skilled Worker visa holders in the UK as dependants.

Eligibility: Relationship must be genuine, applicant must meet financial requirements, and main visa holder must be on an eligible visa route. For Student visas, dependant rights are restricted to postgraduate students.

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Dependant Work Rights

Dependant Work Rights

Dependants of Skilled Worker visa holders can work in the UK without restriction. Dependants of postgraduate Student visa holders (9 months or longer) can also work.

Eligibility: Must hold valid dependant visa linked to main applicant's eligible visa status.

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Entry requirements

IELTS
6.0 overall (5.5 each band)
Other language tests
A/L English Grade B

Intakes

Months
September

Scholarships & offers

Scholarship

£1,000

Verified sources

Every fact on this page is cited from an official government, university or labor body.

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