BA (Hons) Animation With Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The shared Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for people who want more time to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and life as a student at Salford.
Key highlights
- Shared foundation year exploring key principles of art, design and media
- Develops creative skills before progressing to animation degree study
- Opportunity to build a larger creative portfolio
- Transition period to settle into university and student life
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C — to include English Language, Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS tariff points 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred A level 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Arts & Design qualification prefer…
- T-level: Pass — …A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Arts & Design qualification preferred T Level Pass: D or E in core subject.
- BTEC: MPP — to include including Art & Design; BTEC National Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Level 3 Acess to HE Diploma with 64 points, including Art & Design
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 — 64 points including Art & Design
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including Art & Design Europe
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Animator
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- Storyboard Artist
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Character Designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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