BA (Hons) 3D Animation at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Create animated 3D characters, performances and worlds while building skills for animation, games and real-time production. Bring characters, performances and digital worlds to life with our BA (Hons) 3D Animation degree. You’ll build core skills in animation, character creation, visual storytelling and 3D production, then explore real-time tools and collaborative workflows used across games and wider creative industries.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Department: Cambridge School of Art | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll start by building foundations in 3D animation, character creation and visual storytelling. At the same time, you'll master the essentials of real-time tools and 3D asset creation. Year 1: Academic Skills for Games, 3D Asset Creation, Character Creation, Introduction to Realtime Tools, Introduction to 3D Animation. Year 2: Employability in Games, Specialist Practice 1, Collaborative Games Development, Intermediate Project for Games, Ruskin Module. Year 3: Experimental Practice, Specialised Practice 2, Games Art Guided Learning, Studio Practice for Games, Creative Industries Major Project.

Career pathways

Gain the skills to land a career in the gaming industry, and open doors to other sectors, including VFX, film, animation, television and motion graphics. Build a professional portfolio as you study, including an online presence on portfolio sites, websites and blogs, so you’re ready to showcase your skills to future employers and clients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Psychology or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted. The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 70% is accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points is accepted. HNC qualifications are accepted. HND qualifications are accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online

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