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BA (Hons) 3D Animation at Ravensbourne University London

Ravensbourne University London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

On this BA in 3D Animation course, you will develop creative techniques through a range of digital mediums including film, television, games, and online platforms. Produce an assessed portfolio of work and get ready to enter the professional world of animation with confidence and know-how.

Faculty: Animation and Games  |  Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)  |  Study mode: full-time; optional integrated foundation year route available (UCAS WQ16)  |  Intake: Sep 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key study topics: Animation fundamentals; Rigging; Acting performance; Visual narrative; Body mechanics; Animation industry; Observational and contextual subject related areas. Modules: Year 1: Rave Beginnings, 3D Animation Fundamentals, 3D Toolkit - Assets, 3D Animation Mechanics & EPC, 3D Toolkit - 3D Worlds. Year 2: Character Development, Animation Performance, The Storyteller, Preparing for Animation & Character Industry, Live & Work-based Learning. Year 3: Research & Development, Pre-Production, Portfolio, Rave Futures, Major Project Production.

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Entry requirements

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below; Three A Levels at grade BBC or above; BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM; UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma; T Level (pass or above); Access to Higher Education Diploma; International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above; Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points; Portfolio and interview requirements. Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media or design. Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of a portfolio (or showreel). There is no interview requirement for this course. If you wish to study our BA (Hons) 3D Animation degree, we will need to see examples of previous art, new media and/or design work that showcases your suitability for the course. Please provide a digital portfolio of no more than 10 pieces of work. A piece of work can be: An animation; A storyboard; A concept piece, which could be of an environment or character design. UCAS course code: WQ15.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)

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