BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

At the University of Lincoln, Animation and Visual Effects combines creativity, storytelling, design, and digital production to help you become a versatile animator or VFX artist ready for today's creative industries.

Faculty: Film and Media | Duration: 3 years (4 years with Foundation Year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course focuses on helping you become a confident creative practitioner who understands both the artistic and technical sides of animation production. Core modules include Animation Principles, CGI Principles, Cultivating Creativity, Design for Animation, Story and Film Language.

Career pathways

Lincoln graduates have secured roles with studios including TT Games, Framestore, Double Negative, Cinesite, Tandem Films, and Lupus Films.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 3 years (4 years with Foundation Year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/undergraduatestudy/howtoapply/

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