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Bachelor of Animation with Foundation Year

University of Westminster

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

4 years route to the same degree, Starting with an integrated foundation year for applicants without the grades for direct entry.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Animation with Foundation Year. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings.

Career outcomes

  • Animator
  • Model-maker
  • Editor
  • Director
  • Scriptwriter
  • Set designer
  • Sound designer

Curriculum

  • Integrated foundation year first
  • Then the full degree. Three-year degree: 2D animation
  • Visual foundation and model making
  • Stop motion
  • 3D animation
  • Design for animation and film making
  • Storyboarding and animatics
  • And animation performance.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Integrated foundation year for students who do not meet direct entry; course pages list UCAS tariff points (about 96-112) or international equivalents
  • GCSE English grade 4 on some courses
  • IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school qualifications that do not meet direct entry, See course pages and country pages

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 78
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Qualification certificates if required
  • Passport copy
  • Recommendations or references if required
  • Personal statement if required
  • Portfolio if required

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and the international deadline . Apply through UCAS (institution code W50) using the course UCAS code. Provide qualifications and predicted results and a reference and a personal statement and proof of English. Some courses ask for a portfolio or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit by 27 August 2027. Request a CAS by 8 September 2027 (outside the UK) and apply for a Student visa with your passport. Enrol on 20 September 2027. Teaching starts 27 September.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£5,500 GBP

Program details

CampusHarrow, North-West London
Faculty or schoolWestminster Business School
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay0 years
Scholarship noteUniversity of Westminster has listed International Undergraduate Excellence Awards for selected international undergraduates. Available awards and deadlines depend on the intake year; the September 2026 award was listed as closed. Check current award eligibility for the selected intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Aug 2027

    274 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.