BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, a games design degree centered on the production of digital animations for video games, film, and virtual reality. Core topics include Communication & Writing. Students learn to build professional portfolios and engage with industry-standard software across a structured curriculum. The foundation year, taken on the four-year pathway, includes Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundations in Technology. Year 1 establishes core competencies through Fundamentals of Animation, Narrative Development, 3D Animation, and 2D Animation. Year 2 builds technical depth with Look Development, Biomechanics for Animation, Advanced 3D Animation, and VFX Production. The final year culminates in advanced practical work via Animation Innovation, Professional Career Development, Animation Group Project, and the Final Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer to study our BA Animation course is: BCC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level All selected applicants will be invited for a portfolio review and discussion. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . For more information on how to apply as an International student, please visit our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to the Animation degree foundation course is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.
What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 18%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Technology
- Fundamentals of Animation
- Narrative Development
- 3D Animation
- 2D Animation
- 2D Visualisation
- 3D Modelling for Animation
- Look Development
- Biomechanics for Animation
- Advanced 3D Animation
- VFX Production
- Advanced 3D Modelling
- VFX Essentials
- Animation Innovation
- Professional Career Development
- Animation Group Project
- Final Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Northampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at University of Northampton?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Animation at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Northampton?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.