Birmingham City University

Digital Animation - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

This cutting-edge BA programme will develop your skills across the Digital Animation practice conventions. You will be taught by established practitioners, who will provide their knowledge on 2D and 3D animation disciplines....

Key highlights

  • Develops skills across digital animation practice conventions
  • Taught by established animation practitioners
  • Covers both 2D and 3D animation disciplines

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Essential requirements Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • UCAS tariff points: 80 — accelerate offer
  • Additional condition: portfolio — As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process.

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

Careers this course leads to

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Character Animator
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Visual Effects Artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 in 2026/27 | International: £18,570 in 2026/27

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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