Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)
The BA (Hons) Animation degree aims to introduce students to the innovative world of moving image, digital visualisation and contemporary narrative. The aim of this course is to develop creative animators and artists with the flexibility to practise their craft in a variety of media. Students can gain an understanding of how the media of two-dimensional traditionally drawn animation and three-dimensional computer-generated techniques merge to create unique, innovative projects.
The BA (Hons) Animation degree aims to introduce students to the innovative world of moving image, digital visualisation and contemporary narrative. The aim of this course is to develop creative animators and artists with the flexibility to practise their craft in a variety of media. Students can gain an understanding of how the media of two-dimensional traditionally drawn animation and three-dimensional computer-generated techniques merge to create unique, innovative projects.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Lincoln (Main Site)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W270
Institution Code
L39
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
Scottish Higher
104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 4 Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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