University of Central Lancashire

Animation (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our foundation year animation degree course, develops the practical skills & technical expertise needed to create your own film using digital animation.

Key highlights

  • Develops practical skills and technical expertise in digital animation
  • Create your own animated film using digital techniques
  • Foundation year builds skills before progressing to degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — …at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP BTEC Diploma: MP Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no s…
  • T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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