BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation, an animation degree focused on practical production processes, studio techniques and critical theory across multiple visual media formats. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year as part of their studies. The first year covers core creative skills through modules such as Introduction to Animation, Motion Principles, Process and Production, and Informed Practice 1. The second year advances practical abilities via Pathway Units – Principles, Professional Practices, Exploratory Practice: Experimental/ Character, and Informed Practice 2. Students choose between the Experimental pathway and the Character pathway during the course. The final year involves advanced study through Final Major Project: Experimental/ Character, Professional Futures, and Informed Practice 3.
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Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 96 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
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What students say
Based on about 221 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 63%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Animation
- Motion Principles
- Process and Production
- Informed Practice 1
- Pathway Units – Principles
- Professional Practices
- Exploratory Practice: Experimental/ Character
- Informed Practice 2
- Year 3 – (Year 4 for students returning from an additional Diploma year)
- Final Major Project: Experimental/ Character
- Professional Futures
- Informed Practice 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at University of the Arts London?
83% 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 the Arts London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Does BA Animation at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of the Arts London?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.