University of Huddersfield

Graphic Design with Animation BA(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

If you’re keen to learn a wide range of communication design skills, including 2D and 3D concept realisations – our Graphic Design with Animation BA(Hons) course is designed to set you up to succeed. Along the way, we’ll support and inspire you to experiment creatively, to help you become a strong visual communication animator or graphic designer gaining skills in: During this Graphic Design with Animation degree course, our approach closely aligns itself with creative industry practices. It also encourages innovation through collaboration, which will enhance your prospects when you apply for an optional industry placement.

The ambitions and ethos of this course are championed by our students, staff, graduates, and industry partners. It’s vital that you understand how graphic design – both static and motion based – works in the wider world, which is why we work with a range of communication theories and diverse guest speakers. This gives you the chance to understand the factors shaping the industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn the techniques and skills to pursue an exciting design career in the evolving creative industries. From film and advertising to websites and social media, graphic design and animation co-exist across different media channels, including digital, print and moving image.

Key highlights

  • Covers communication design skills including 2D and 3D concept realisations
  • Teaching approach closely aligned with creative industry practices
  • Optional industry placement year available
  • Diverse guest speakers and communication theories explore industry influences
  • Collaborative projects encourage innovation across static and motion design
  • Design for digital, print and moving image media channels

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB-BCC — or equivalent
  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
  • T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
  • BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic designer
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Animator
  • Digital designer
  • Advertising designer
  • Social media content designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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