BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation is an undergraduate degree within the photography subject area that explores creative techniques and industry practices. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have opportunities to participate in national and international competitions and film festivals, working in dedicated specialist studios equipped for blue screen, rostrum animation, CGI, stop-frame, set building, and sound and video. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as 2D Computer Animation, 3D Asset Creation, Animation Principles, Contexts and Approaches, and Storytelling and Narrative, alongside optional choices like 2D Game Creation, Concept Art, Drawing Explorations, and Props and Environment Art. The second year moves into advanced techniques with compulsory modules including 3D Computer Animation, Documentary Animation, Industry Brief, and VFX for Film and Games, while optional modules cover topics such as Branding and Identity, Character and Creature Creation, Designing for User Experience (UX), Extended Reality for Creatives, Interactive Texts and Narratives, Stop-Motion Animation, and Visual Storytelling. The final year focuses on professional preparation through compulsory modules like Animation Industry Promotion, Character Performance, Innovation in Animation, and Major Project (Animation). Optional modules in the final year include Critical Enquiry for Creatives, Designing Narrative Experiences, Entrepreneurship for Creatives, Experimental Image Making, and Publishing and Print.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths not required. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students taking a combination of the abovementioned qualifications. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 49%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- 2D Computer Animation
- 3D Asset Creation
- Animation Principles
- Contexts and Approaches
- Storytelling and Narrative
- 2D Game Creation
- Concept Art
- Drawing Explorations
- Props and Environment Art
- 3D Computer Animation
- Documentary Animation
- Industry Brief
- VFX for Film and Games
- Branding and Identity
- Character and Creature Creation
- Designing for User Experience (UX)
- Extended Reality for Creatives
- Interactive Texts and Narratives
- Stop-Motion Animation
- Visual Storytelling
- Animation Industry Promotion
- Character Performance
- Innovation in Animation
- Major Project (Animation)
- Critical Enquiry for Creatives
- Designing Narrative Experiences
- Entrepreneurship for Creatives
- Experimental Image Making
- Publishing and Print
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Westminster do next?
85% 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 Westminster?
89% 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 Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BA Animation at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.