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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Animation and Illustration with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animation and Illustration with foundation year course at University of Greater Manchester.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Animation and Illustration with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WW27
Here's what University of Greater Manchester says about its Animation and Illustration with foundation year course.
In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.
Are you interested in exploring animation and illustration for the creative industries? The University of Greater Manchester's dynamic BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration with foundation year undergraduate degree involves a range of challenging practical assignments, supporting you to develop the wide range of skills and knowledge you'll need for your chosen career in television and film, the web, publishing and advertising, video games or animated special effects.
At the University of Greater Manchester's School of the Arts, we offer creative, student-focused courses that employers value, underpinned by the knowledge and industry experience of our high-quality staff. We update our programmes frequently to ensure they keep up with new and emerging trends and provide the tools and techniques you'll need to progress into your chosen area of employment. By studying for your BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration with foundation year with us, you can develop commercial understanding and high-level technical skills and knowledge while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus in the heart of the North West of England.
The foundation year allows you to discover and strengthen research, design, practical and communication skills that are essential for success as you study Animation and Illustration. You'll explore an array of core techniques relating to the creative arts industries, including drawing, painting, sculpting, and finishing techniques, investigating both traditional and digital technologies. The foundation year also aims to build your confidence in academic skills such as literature searching, academic referencing and written and oral communication techniques.
Following the foundation year, our dedicated team will guide and encourage you to work to professional standards in the creative use of a wide range of illustration, animation, and digital software programmes. Our diverse team is highly experienced, possessing both professional and academic qualifications. They have extensive experience in the animation and illustration industry and have worked for several broadcasting companies, including the BBC and Granada Television. They bring this creative professional experience to their teaching, so you benefit from their wide-ranging expertise in the field.
Building on an introduction to the basics of animation and illustration, the second half of the course offers you increasing levels of choice to specialise in either area, exploring digital and experimental means of image making. We'll also support you in gaining lifelong learning skills, which will help you take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximise your potential for success.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Animation and Illustration
Location
University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton | Bolton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animation
• Illustration
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
How you will be assessed
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Animation and Illustration with foundation year course at University of Greater Manchester features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
98%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
98%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
high
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
78%
high
Student voice
78%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
The Animation and Illustration with foundation year course at University of Greater Manchester features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
| Fine Art | C | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Film Studies | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | C | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Graphic Communication | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Animation and Illustration with foundation year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Greater Manchester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Greater Manchester graduates who took Animation and Illustration with foundation year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£15.3k
First year after graduation
£18.4k
Third year after graduation
£19.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animation and Illustration with foundation year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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