BA H Animation
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full time international | home £9,250 per year
Introduction
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, 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 modeling, 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 modeling and animation, 2D animation practice, digital sculpting, and software/hardware skills.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their studies. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management, and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Full Time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animation Principles (30 credits)
- Experimental Studio Practices (30 credits)
- Design and Modelling (30 credits)
- Storytelling for Animation (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animation Practice (30 credits)
- VFX Principles (30 credits)
- Innovative Storytelling (30 credits)
- Game Design Principles (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animation Studio (30 credits)
- Animation Research Project (60 credits)
- Professional Practice and Portfolio (30 credits)
Sandwich
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animation Principles (30 credits)
- Experimental Studio Practices (30 credits)
- Design and Modelling (30 credits)
- Storytelling for Animation (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animation Practice (30 credits)
- VFX Principles (30 credits)
- Innovative Storytelling (30 credits)
- Game Design Principles (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- CPDA Professional Practice Placement
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animation Studio (30 credits)
- Animation Research Project (60 credits)
- Professional Practice and Portfolio (30 credits)
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Career Opportunities
Will I have a work placement?
This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry between your second and final years of study. Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles. It is the very best way of preparing you for successfully finding a job quickly when you graduate.
How long is my placement?
Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months. Work-based learning module placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.
What are the financial arrangements?
Sandwich placements are paid roles whereas work-based learning module placements are normally unpaid.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
The growth of digital media and the computer arts industries has created a high demand for talented designers and animators. Our animation graduates work in a range of creative industries. These include VFX for film and TV, the video game industry, and areas such as product design and visual imaging.
This degree also prepares you well for other design-related fields that need 3D skills, such as product or urban design, architecture, or landscape. You may also choose to specialize in digital animation, digital arts, post-production, or visual effects.
Are internships available?
Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.
Do you provide employability services?
Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organizing work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.