Animation BA (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Animators work in television, film, web, computer games, education, marketing, and more. On this degree course, you'll gain the technical skills, artistic insight, and platform diversity for a successful career in 2D or 3D animation across multiple industries. Foundation year option available
Key highlights
- Develops technical skills and artistic insight for 2D or 3D animation
- Builds platform diversity for careers across multiple industries
- Optional sandwich year with a work placement
- Prepares graduates for animation in film, television, games and web
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — Typical offers for BA (Hons) Animation A levels - BBB-BBC UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) This should include an Art and Design qualification.…
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical offers for BA (Hons) Animation A levels - BBB-BBC UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) This should include an Art and Design qualification.…
- T-level: Merit — T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
- UCAS tariff points: 32 — …years with ICP Typical offers for BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Year UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full…
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sport Scholarships
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- Games Animator
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Storyboard Artist
- VFX Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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