Animation and Graphic Design BA (Hons)
University of Worcester
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**Overview**Studying Animation and Graphic Design in combination allows you to explore complementary aspects of both disciplines and combine them in creative and innovative ways. You’ll develop your artistic and digital skills across multiple contexts, supported by your theoretical design and animation knowledge.The joint honours course focuses on learning through doing, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to produce a full portfolio of work in a variety of styles across the duration of your ...Read more


Overview

Studying Animation and Graphic Design in combination allows you to explore complementary aspects of both disciplines and combine them in creative and innovative ways. You’ll develop your artistic and digital skills across multiple contexts, supported by your theoretical design and animation knowledge.The joint honours course focuses on learning through doing, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to produce a full portfolio of work in a variety of styles across the duration of your studies. Students graduate with creative design knowledge and animation abilities relevant to a wide range of media jobs.


Key features

- Live design brief collaborations with organisations such as The National Archives in London, The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales – one of Europe’s largest eco centres and national campaigning organisation Friends of the Earth.- The Graphic Design course was ranked 10th in the UK in the Guardian’s 2021 listings for ‘Design & Craft’ courses.- Two students on the Graphic Design course won the prestigious 2019 D&AD ‘New Blood’ Design Award.- The Graphic Design course achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.- On-campus access to industry-standard software and motion capture facilities- A programme of guest lectures- Exposure to commercial and professional situations to develop your strengths, ideas and creativity- Portfolio presentation opportunities to creative directors of professional and commercial companies


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

WUSCA ranking:
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52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
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Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£18,000
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
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95%
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Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Eve
09 Jan 24

Warm and welcoming environment, with emphasis on mental health and student wellbeing. Only negative would be that City campus has less facilities than St Johns, making it more..Read more

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Alex
15 Nov 23

Great city for a university, support on how we’re finding university could be..Read more

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Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
64%
Graphic Communication
31%
Media Studies
13%
Information & Communication technology
11%
English Literature
11%
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£16,200 per year

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Accommodation - Birch Halls - £161 per week

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Eve
09 Jan 24
Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons)
Warm and welcoming environment, with emphasis on mental health and student wellbeing. Only negative would be that City campus has less facilities than St Johns, making it more...
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Alex
15 Nov 23
Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons)
Great city for a university, support on how we’re finding university could be...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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