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BA (Hons) Animation at University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Animation encourages you to explore formats and outcomes beyond traditional modes. Year 1 teaches core creative skills in idea development, design, pre-production and production techniques underpinning contemporary animation practice.

Faculty: London College of Communication  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Introduction to Animation (20 credits); Motion Principles (40 credits); Process and Production (40 credits); Informed Practice 1 (20 credits); Pathway Units – Principles (40 credits); Professional Practices (20 credits); Exploratory Practice: Experimental/Character (40 credits); Informed Practice 2 (20 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates enter production areas that use animation, in production, direction, design and characterisation; some progress to MA Animation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points from one or a combination of: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include English, History, Media, Business, Art and Design or other Social Sciences); Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma; or equivalent. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition fee per year; correct for entry in September 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 31,510 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per year; correct for entry in September 2027 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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

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