Birmingham City University

BA Digital Animation

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BA Digital Animation at Birmingham City University is designed to enable students to understand art fundamentals, such as anatomy, gesture, pose, perspective, and composition, as well as how these elements are used for digital animation practice. Students will also learn about the 12 principles of animation required to create engaging animation performance, whether they choose the Film/Television or Games/Interactive pathway.

During this 3-year programme, students will spend time mastering digital puppet animation, motion graphics and 2D game design through animation techniques, applying these skills to today’s digital world.  This course offers an optional professional placement year, allowing students to spend a year with an employer after the successful completion of their second year, a great opportunity to learn more about their chosen career.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, please explain your reasons for wanting to be at Birmingham City University. Also, include any important details about your previous education. You will also need to provide a reference letter from a teacher or an employer. If you have any relevant work experience, you can also include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to have qualifications equivalent to 80-112 UCAS tariff points at A-levels within the grade range of BCC. Other qualifications, such as the BTEC Extended Diploma in two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications and T Level with merits overall (all subjects considered), are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not the first language you speak, you need to get a score of 6.0 overall on the IELTS test. You must score at least 5.5 in each part of the test. The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests like PTE or TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Digital Animation at Birmingham City University can pursue various career roles, including:

  • Animator (2D and 3D)
  • Character Designer
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Games Animator

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the BA Digital Animation from Birmingham City University is £17,690.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors

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