BA (Hons) Animation at Solent University

Programme overview

Learn character performance based animation, build a professional portfolio and gain the creative skills needed for a dynamic career in the animation industry. The BA (Hons) Animation programme supports you to develop the creative, technical, and critical skills needed to become confident and original practitioners within the animation and wider screen industries.

Faculty: Digital art, animation, games and VFX | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Let's Animate!, Bring it to Life, Animated Interactions, Mini Moments, Concept to Creation, Industry Survival Kit, Doodle to Deadline, Pitch it!, Showtime!, The Motion Manual, The Big Project, Finale.

Career pathways

The classical animation training on this course provides a springboard into any of the animation and related industries after graduation. Whether it’s animating explosions on the latest video games, or creating a quirky character in adverts, or TV.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels (including an Art and Design subject), a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D in an Art and Design subject, T-Level Merit or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course. UK applicants are required to attend a portfolio viewing. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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