BA Animation and Filmmaking
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation and Filmmaking, an undergraduate degree centred on the theory and practical production of animated works, moving image sequences, and short films. The first year covers foundational methods through Animation Practices, Concept Art Practices, Crafting the Moving Image, and Fiction: History and Production. The second year introduces compulsory modules such as Animation Production: Narrative Workflows and Specialist Production Skills, alongside optional choices including Animation Techniques and practices, Music Video Production, Experimental Film Production, Factual Film, and Single Camera Drama. In the third year, students undertake compulsory projects such as Animation Negotiated Production 2, and can select from optional modules like Animation Negotiated Production 3, Pre-Production Practices (Dissertation equivalent), Animation Specialist Development, Professional Practice, Final Production, Factual Film Production, Advance Specialism, Extension module, and Group Film Production.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: CCC T-level: M BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 66%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 2%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animation Practices
- Concept Art Practices
- Crafting the Moving Image
- Fiction: History and Production
- Animation Production: Narrative Workflows
- Specialist Production Skills
- Animation Techniques and practices
- Music Video Production
- Experimental Film Production
- Factual Film
- Single Camera Drama
- Animation Negotiated Production 2
- Animation Negotiated Production 3
- Pre-Production Practices (Dissertation equivalent)
- Animation Specialist Development
- Professional Practice
- Final Production
- Factual Film Production
- Advance Specialism
- Extension module
- Group Film Production
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation and Filmmaking at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation and Filmmaking at University of Worcester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation and Filmmaking at University of Worcester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Animation and Filmmaking at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BA Animation and Filmmaking at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Animation and Filmmaking at University of Worcester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.