Animation, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Three-year BA (Hons) Animation at the Preston campus, delivered by the School of Arts and Media. The course covers 2D animation, 3D digital animation, stop motion and VFX and ends with students making their own film.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Scriptwriting, character design, storyboarding, animating, compositing, editing and sound design using Toon Boom Harmony, Dragonframe, Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Cloud. Modules include 2D Animation, Stop Motion Animation, 3D Animation, Collaborative Short Film Production and a three-stage major project.

Career pathways

Animators, model-makers, editors, directors, scriptwriters, set designers and sound designers; graduates have worked at companies including Nintendo, Sony Pictures, TT Games and the BBC.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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