
Animation BDes (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Animation at Ulster is a studio focused, highly creative course, specialising in computer animation for games, VFX, feature and TV animation.
Key highlights
- Studio-focused, highly creative approach to learning animation
- Specialises in computer animation for games and VFX
- Covers feature film and TV animation
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC — A Level Grades: BCC
- BTEC — We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications. To find out if the qualificatio…
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course
- HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits/units may be specified
- HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits/units may be specified
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- 3D animator
- Games animator
- VFX artist
- Character animator
- Storyboard artist
- Motion graphics designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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