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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G444

Animation For Games

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,310Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Animation For Games at Edinburgh Napier University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Do you have a passion for games? The Games Industry is the largest global entertainment industry, set to reach 256 billion dollars by the year 2025. More than 2.5 billion people currently play games worldwide, and with continuing technological developments in hardware and software, gaming as a recreational, educational, or therapeutic pursuit, continues to grow. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

3D Modelling Fundamentals
Animation Principles and Practice
Game Engine Essentials
Character Animation for Games
Environmental Design and Asset Creation
Real-time Rendering Techniques
Motion Capture and Performance Animation
Games Industry Portfolio Project
UCAS Code:G444
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

A Level minimum entry requirement for Year 1.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

28 points overall with 6,5,4 at HL

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,310

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£81,240

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£39,500
3 years£20,000£27,500£37,000
5 years£24,500£34,500£49,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 38% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University offers Animation For Games as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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