- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- Full Time: 3 years Full Time Foundation: 4 years Part Time: 4 - 6 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Art & Design
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The BA Animation course at the University of Northampton focuses on preparing students for a career in animation, including specialist areas such as motion capture, visual effects, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation for video games and narrative development. You will be introduced to the key points in the creative process, from initial concepting through to the production of final animations. BA Animation degree students will also develop the technical skills required to create professional standard animations for a variety of digital media formats, such as film, TV, video games and augmented or virtual reality.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BCC |
|---|---|
| BTEC | DMM |
| Other conditions | portfolio · …and above) at T Level All selected applicants will be invited for a portfolio review and discussion. |
| T Levels | Pass |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level
Fees
International students: £17,000 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS. The equal consideration deadline is
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
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