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University degree

Illustration Animation

Royal School of Needlework(The)
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

This programme in Illustration Animation is offered by Royal School of Needlework(The). Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts2%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts2%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts7%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts7%
144-159 pts13%
160-175 pts11%
176-191 pts2%
192-207 pts2%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts4%
240+ pts25%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education15%
another degree4%
the IB1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
96%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,500
After 15 months
£21,000
3 years on
£27,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations15%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled25%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Elementary occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support93%
Well organised85%
Learning resources87%
Student community86%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city —
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — local cost
Postgraduate · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Royal School of Needlework(The)'s own site.
Apply on uni site
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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