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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W213

Animation

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,700Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the BA (Hons) Animation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The UK's animation industry is a global success, so there's never been a better time to start your career in this field. As an ambitious storyteller and creative thinker, you’ll explore all aspects of 2D and 3D animation on this innovative degree course. We'll equip you with the critical and technical skills required to become an animator, engaging in every aspect of animation production while gaining knowledge of animation history and context. International tuition fees are £18,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Feature film animation
Visual Effects
Children’s television
Heritage interpretation
Advertising
Games production
UCAS Code:W213
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£56,100

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£20,000£24,000
5 years£19,500£24,000£30,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%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
92%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Animation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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