BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation is an undergraduate animation degree focused on traditional and digital techniques across 2D, 3D, and hybrid workflows. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a final-year Major Animation Project and a work experience module named Animation Workplace. The first year covers the foundations through Animation Tool Kit, Screen Literacy, Drawing, and Animation Hybrid Project. In the second year, students build on these skills through Animation Pitch & Practice, Analysing Animation, Animation Character & Workflow, and Storyboarding and Sequential Illustration. The final year involves advanced production and research through Major Animation Project, Experimental Research Project, The Case Study, and Sound Design for Animation. Students also study postproduction and professional workplace practices via Postproduction for Animation and Animation Workplace.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 17%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 33%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animation Tool Kit
- Screen Literacy
- Drawing
- Animation Hybrid Project
- Drawing For Animation
- Animation History
- Animation Pitch & Practice
- Analysing Animation
- Animation Character & Workflow
- Storyboarding and Sequential Illustration
- Animation Industries
- Portfolio Generator
- Major Animation Project
- Experimental Research Project
- The Case Study
- Sound Design for Animation
- Postproduction for Animation
- Animation Workplace
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Gloucestershire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at University of Gloucestershire?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Animation at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Gloucestershire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.