Art degrees in Northern England

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Manchester Metropolitan University

4 art courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Illustration with Animation - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL ANALYSIS
  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL REFLECTION
  • ILLUSTRATION WITH ANIMATION (SENSE OF PLACE)
  • INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION WITH ANIMATION
  • UNIT X
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Animation - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Animation Design and Practice 1
  • Animation Principles
  • Exploring and Making Animation
  • Production Techniques and Practice 1
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University of Bradford

2 art courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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The University of Bradford stands out as one of the top universities in the UK. They offer excellent education and boast triple accreditation from AMBA, Equis, and IBA. Plus, they are very welcoming to students.

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Animation - BA (Hons)
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University of Lancashire

3 art courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 44th
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Best experience is the facilities, and the student centre. Worst experience? I have two: the accommodation office and the actual course. During summer break, I am having a lot of problems trying to find somewhere to stay until September 6th, and they have offered me an extension in the same building where I currently am - on the top floor, and I am disabled, which they know. They five hundred quid for me to stay there for just six weeks - disgusting. Second - the course. I was really enjoying it until the summer placement (Bone Boot Camp). The mornings were fine, as we were talking about the skeleton - I want to go into bioarchaeology and osteoarchaeology when - or if - I graduate. There were too much emphasis on social media, or a 'Social Media Takeover' as it's called. ! And I thought archaeology and anthropology were sciences, not to be taken lightly, but this makes it seem like a joke, and a bad one, at that. It's clear this course is engineered to appeal to much younger students, and not someone nearly 50, as I am. I am good with technology, but I don't think social media should be part of this course, or career. If I wanted to be an influencer, I would be putting dumb videos on YouTube or TikTok. I just can't take it seriously anymore, and all this stress of what's happening right now? I am really thinking about dropping out, because it's not worth the aggravation. I gave up my home, and my job to do this, and it was obviously a sacrifice that I shouldn't have made. UCLAN is great if you're under 35. If not, you're screwed

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Animation (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • AX1000: Contextual Studies in Animation
  • AX1001: Introduction to Animation
  • AX1021: Introduction to Model Making
  • AX1101: Skill Development & Software Training
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Animation - BA (Hons)
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  • AX1000: Contextual Studies in Animation
  • AX1001: Introduction to Animation
  • AX1021: Introduction to Model Making
  • AX1101: Skill Development & Software Training
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Edge Hill University

1 art courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 58th
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The commute links are very convenient as someone who has to travel from peripheries of Manchester .St James campus is very arranged and plentiful spaces and resources for students like myself however I must say there isn’t much of a social aspect example societies or events going on I believe due to it not being Edge Hills main campus However since my course is placement based when we do arrive to campus we naturally socialise and she one another’s experiences .Overall Univeristy social aspect is amazing considering lots of places to go since on Oxford Road Would be nice to have some events or even go to Main campus as a whole

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Animation - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • MED1445 Working in Creative Industries
  • MED1449 Making It Move: Animation Techniques 1
  • MED1450 Performance and Character: Animation Techniques 2
  • MED1451 What is Animation: Animation in Context
  • MED1452 Applying Animation
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Leeds Beckett University

1 art courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 57th
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WUSCA ranking: 29th
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The best is the way its made me more confident in my art and made me embrace methods id previously rejected and made me consider more ways I can make a career in art than tattooing and allowed me to use resources id want to use after like risoprinting has become of particular interest. The worst is probably the vagueness of assignments sometimes and I tend to worry Im doing the wrong thing, but I have plenty of tutors I can talk to about this.

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Sheffield Hallam University

4 art courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 6th
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I would like to share the best moments of events whatever are present in the Hallam union app because it gives opportunity to explore lot of events and worst was when I was submitting my fees at the time of enrolment lot of people and hussle was there so intial days were a lot struggling finding about the locations and classes worst nightmare that day

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Animation - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • 2D Animation Foundation
  • Animation Analysis
  • Cgi Animation Foundation
  • Creative Challenges
  • Drawing For Animation
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Illustration - BA (Hons)
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  • Design Principles: Illustration
  • Illustration In Context
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Teesside University

6 art courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 60th
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WUSCA ranking: 8th
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Great aspect is the modern facilities and learning environment. The campus is well-equipped with up-to-date labs and software resources, which is especially valuable for engineering students. The university also provides good academic support services and career guidance, helping students improve employability. Meanwhile, for something to improve the best will be expanding networking opportunities with more industry professionals and increasing internship connections would further enhance our careers.

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2D Animation and Stop Motion - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • 2D Animation
  • Character and Set Design and Layout
  • Compositing for Stop Motion
  • Drawing for Animation
  • Introduction to Stop Motion
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  • 2D Animation
  • Character and Set Design and Layout
  • Compositing for Stop Motion
  • Drawing for Animation
  • Introduction to Stop Motion
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University of Salford

2 art courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 22nd
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WUSCA ranking: 35th
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University of Salford is a great place to study because it offers strong industry connections, modern facilities, and practical learning opportunities that prepare students for real careers. Its location near Manchester provides access to a vibrant city, diverse culture, and many professional networks, while the campus itself offers supportive learning spaces, libraries, and collaborative environments. The university also emphasizes employability through placements, industry-led projects, and partnerships with businesses. However, it could be improved by expanding student support services, increasing study and social spaces during busy periods, and providing more affordable accommodation options to better support students’ wellbeing and academic success.

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Animation - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Animation 101
  • Animation 102
  • Animation Context
  • Introduction to Creative Play
  • Introduction to the 'Making of'
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University of Huddersfield

3 art courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 50th
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WUSCA ranking: 21th
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i love the community - societies are great, i love how i’ve met so many people and get to do a course i love, the worst aspect is maybe how many days were in as it doesn’t see very worth it and facilities/resources for art students as we got £150 from an exhibition last year and they kept the money for “resources” however we’ve not seen any

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Illustration - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Practice in Context 1
  • Studio Practice 1
  • Studio Practice 2
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Graphic Design with Animation - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Foundation Studio Practice
  • Introduction to Process and Production
  • Theory as Practice 1
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University of Sunderland

4 art courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 53rd
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WUSCA ranking: 67th
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Best aspect: amazing facilities, highly professional tutors and staffs, everyone seems to have good heads on their shoulders. High teaching standard and it's nice meeting people from other cultural settlements. Worst aspect: more of a recommendation, extracurricular activities to establish a better inculcation, especially for foreign students. For instance, city tour for foreign students, debates, sports etc, this will facilitate better friendship between students

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Year 1
  • Design Theories, Practitioners and Context
  • Illustration - Exploring Media and Techniques
  • Key Principles of Drawing for Still and Moving Image
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Year 1
  • Creative Exploration
  • Design Theories, Practitioners and Context
  • Fundamentals of Animation and Games Art
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