Illustration Animation BA (Hons)

Kingston University

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UCAS CODE W220

**Reasons to choose Kingston**- We’re ranked No.1 in London (The Guardian University Guide League Tables 2023) within the Graphic Design subject area.- 84% of students from this course were in highly skilled employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018).- This course produces top graduates who go on to work at the best creative agencies and companies globally, such as Cartoon Network, Nexus, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Blink, Moth Studio and ...Read More

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
52nd / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
87th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
6th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
16-SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Design Studies

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

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 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£20,000

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
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DATA SOURCE: UCAS
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A level
Grades / Points required

BBB - AAB

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Or A Levels at equivalent to 120 - 136 UCAS points.

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Design Studies

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

Art & Design
61%
English Literature
19%
Mathematics
18%
Photography
18%
Fashion & Textiles
15%

Tuition fees

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For students from

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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
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18,400 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: Year 1 (2024/25): £18,400; Year 2 (2025/26): £19,200; Year 3 (2026/27): £19,900.
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CUG ranking
87th
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Kingston University is an internationally renowned university, located within a short distance of London, in Kingston upon Thames. The university offers a comprehensive programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses spanning a wide range of subject areas, and fosters a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community where students develop a passion for their subject. Kingston students benefit from a practice-based, hands-on education, informed by innovative research to ensure that graduates have the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their chosen career pathways. A Kingston education gives students much more than a qualification, providing them with transferable skills which are highly valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. The university has been a Race Equality Charter Award holder since 2015.

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Kingston University

Yorkon Building Kingston University Kingston upon Thames London KT2 7LB United Kingdom Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  1.6 miles away Nearest train station: Norbiton  0.9 miles away

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Illustration Animation BA (Hons)
Kingston University Illustration Animation BA (Hons)
  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate