BA (Hons) Animation at Norwich University of the Arts

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Animation will inspire and capture your imagination, balancing the fundamental principles of animation and design with cutting edge processes. We embrace creativity in all aspects of the course, exploring innovative methods of moving image creation using artistry and storytelling to attract new audiences.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with Integrated Foundation Year; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Creative Learning (40 credits), Explore and Experiment (80 credits). Year 2 core units: Global Contexts (80 credits), Directions (40 credits). Final Year core units: Research and Preparation (40 credits), Resolution and Career Development (80 credits). Options: optional Integrated Foundation Year, optional Level 5 Diploma year.

Career pathways

In your final year, you’ll produce a personal portfolio of your specialist skills and develop an original animated film or showreel, getting you career-ready after uni. Typical career paths: Animator, Storyboard Artist, Producer, Production designer, Concept artist, Motion artist, Editor, Art Director, Director of Photography, Compositor, Character Designer, Layout Artist, Prop Designer, Set Designer, Modeller, Illustrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, Norwich University of the Arts will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject. IB Diploma: A minimum of 26 points. Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component. UCAS code W615 (3 Year), W616 (4 Year); institution code N39.

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

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with Integrated Foundation Year; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year

Apply through the official page: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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