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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W615

Animation

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the BA (Hons) Animation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our exciting specialist course will enable you to develop your imaginative and creative skills, while giving you a sound knowledge and understanding of animation processes, techniques and critical theory. Commercial animation is a rapidly growing and vibrant industry, encompassing a broad range of rewarding and fascinating creative job opportunities. Our strong emphasis on creative practice will help you to develop your skills in drawing and design, along with the imaginative development and innovation of ideas expressed sequentially. International tuition fees are £17,600 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 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Drawing and Visual Communication
Animation Techniques and Processes
2D Animation Production
3D Computer Animation and CGI
Stop-Frame and Experimental Animation
Animation History and Critical Theory
Professional Practice and Industry Development
Final Year Animation Project
UCAS Code:W615
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£16,000£22,000£25,500
3 years£17,500£20,500£27,000
5 years£20,500£25,000£32,000

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
50%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students 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%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers Animation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
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