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Animation BA (Hons)

University of the Arts, London

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University of the Arts, London
UCAS CODE: W617

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    London College of Communication

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

BA (Hons) Animation is a practice-led course, enabling you to choose one of four specialist pathways that reflect industry specialisms: Animation Arts, 3D Computer Animation, Applied 2D Animation and Visual Effects (VFX).This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL). As one of few courses of its kind in Greater London - location is a key asset. You’ll benefit from access to the specialist creative industries, other Colleges within the University, as well as a network of professionals and key industry partners.


What can you expect?

BA (Hons) Animation will actively encourage you to investigate formats and explore outcomes beyond the traditional modes associated with animation - such as installation, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), live performance, projection mapping, short film documentary to equip graduates with the ability to offer multi-disciplinary solutions. You'll look at animation production in a broad context, providing an intensive and team-based experience, in which you'll develop expertise in the whole production process. You’ll also learn how to deal with the challenges of a professional animator – the importance of flexibility and the value of entrepreneurial skills. Drawing is taught as a key skill that informs all aspects of your subject knowledge and technical expertise.This course places a strong emphasis on developing your communication and presentation skills, giving you the confidence to articulate your ideas to colleagues and clients in a professional context.Industry-led and mentored live projects and competitions are delivered in collaboration with external industry partners, giving you the opportunity to practice your skills in a professional context and to build a strong portfolio of work.Previous industry partners include Channel 4, MTV, National Trust, All Saints Records, Marmite, The Royal Society, Horniman Museum, Tate, Paperchase, Hostelworld, Protein Dance, Nutkhut, V&A Museum of Childhood, Westfieldand The Rivers Trust.


About London College of Communication

London College of Communication is for the curious, the brave and the committed: those who want to transform themselves and the world around them. Through a diverse, world-leading community of teaching, research and partnerships with industry, we enable our students to succeed as future-facing creatives in the always-evolving design, media and screen industries. The London College of Communication experience is all about learning by doing. Our students get their hands dirty and develop their skills through the exploration of our facilities and technical spaces. Students work on live briefs and commissions, with everything from independent start-ups and charities in Southwark, through to major global companies, including Penguin, the National Trust and Royal Mail, to name a few.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level :

CCC at A-level. We also accept the equivalent in tariff points from other combinations of a minimum of two A-levels at grade C or higher.

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University information

University of the Arts, London

University of the Arts, London

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London, London, WC1V 7EY, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    23rd out of 84 1

    35th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    156 65%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    36th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    67th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    133 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    42nd

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    56th

    10

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