BA Hons Animation

In a world where visual communication is the norm, animators are in high demand in TV, movies, gaming, corporate films, education and mainstream news media.

This BA (Hons) Animation degree course gives you the technical skills, insight and platform to apply your creative talent to a successful career in 2D or 3D animation in the film, computer games, visualisation, motion capture and advertising industries.

A levels – BBB–BBC

UCAS points – 112–120 points (

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BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

International Baccalaureate – 25

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

When you finish this Animation degree course, our careers and employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

Previous students have gone on to work as animators, concept artists, directors, compositors, creative directors, art directors, modellers, user interface (UI) designers and post-production technical directors at well-known companies such as:

• Climax
• Framestore
• The Mill
• Sony Pictures Animation
• Kuju Games
• Centroid 3d in Pinewood Studios
• Cartoon Network on the Amazing World of Gumball

They’ve worked on high-profile feature films and cartoons including:

• Avatar
• Life of Pi
• Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland
• The Amazing World of Gumball

Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.

After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the animation industry.