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Animation

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)

Course summary

Our degree in animation is designed to provide all the skills you need to get into the film, TV, visual FX or video game industries.

This animation degree covers a range of subjects, from 2D and 3D animation and storytelling to the technical computer graphic skills you need for animation practice. Our modules help you develop specific skills for work in games, VFX, film and television. These skills are also useful for other industries, such as design, advertising, or architecture and medical imaging.

To join this degree, you should ideally have a background in art/design and have attempted creative production of some kind, such as photography, video or fine art. The key is to show great visual communication skills. Popular career options for animation graduates include VFX and video games companies, animation and advertising studios, and interactive media companies.

What you should know about this course

  • Gain the key skills and practices of animation in a collaborative setting, and learn more about the entire production process

  • Combine general animation with the specialist skills you need for the VFX, games, film and TV industries

  • Develop creative aesthetics across multiple areas of general animation, such as character design, 3D modelling, motion graphics, etc.

  • The course reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the animation industry. It will suit a variety of backgrounds in traditional / digital art and design

  • The degree offers interrelated subjects in 3D modelling and animation, 2D animation practice, digital sculpting, and software / hardware skills.

Modules

Course Modules

All degree courses are made of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each is module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/ach/animation-ba-hons#prog-study

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
G70

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, AAQs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy. https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/ach/animation-ba-hons#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Suitable applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and attend an interview.
Portfolio
Suitable applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and attend an interview.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£17975*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.

The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

*Provisional fee

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 3

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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