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Animation BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Animation BA (Hons)
Animators breathe life into stories, making even the simplest line drawing magically come alive, and engaging everyone in a language understood by all.
On our BA Animation degree, you become familiar with the techniques, principles and skills that open up the world of animation. You will learn to create the illusion of motion using time, sound and form to bring images, ideas and stories to life. You will take complex information and use traditional media as well as new and emerging media and technology to assemble meaningful narratives.
Our Animation degree course ...
Animators breathe life into stories, making even the simplest line drawing magically come alive, and engaging everyone in a language understood by all.<br/><br/>On our BA Animation degree, you become familiar with the techniques, principles and skills that open up the world of animation. You will learn to create the illusion of motion using time, sound and form to bring images, ideas and stories to life. You will take complex information and use traditional media as well as new and emerging media and technology to assemble meaningful narratives.<br/><br/>Our Animation degree course allows you to build on your critical and analytical skills. You will develop your individual voice as well as your expertise and learn how to apply your skillset across the creative industries.<br/><br/>You will engage with cutting edge studio practice, collaborate with other disciplines, explore methods and theory, work on live briefs and competitions and undertake self-directed projects.<br/><br/>Emerge as an animator with the skills, confidence and critical thinking to dive into the growing world of professional animation.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Course Address
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
6HJ3
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2 Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points. GCSE/National 4/National 5Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Mathematics. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Lan Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)96 - 120 points, considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma96 - 120 points, considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaScottish Advanced HigherD,D,D C,C,C Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023)Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject A levelC,C,C B,B,B Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of three A levels. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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