BA Animation
Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. A level: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit BTEC: MMM-DMM. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement is: equivalent to minimum 104 UCAS points. Access to HE: Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma equivalent to 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: equivalent to104 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 - 112 points. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirement will be: 104 UCAS points. IB: 28 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 73-78% overall.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Photography. Core topics include Programming and Research Methods. Based at Manchester's Media City, the course covers 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation across three years. A final-year Negotiated Project spans planning and studio production phases, with industry external producers providing guidance on delivery.
Modules
- Animation 101
- Introduction to Creative Play
- Animation Context
- Animation 102
- Storytelling: Script to Screen
- Art of Animation
- Performance and Character
- Specialist Animation Studies
- Engagement Challenge
- Motion Design for Visual Communication
- Creative Collaboration
- Production Pipelines and Workflows
- Negotiated Project - Phase One
- Research Project
- Negotiated Project - Phase Two
- Professional Portfolio and Employability