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Bachelor of Digital Animation
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year honours degree blending traditional drawing with digital animation production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Digital Animation and apply discipline-specific knowledge
- Critical thinking
- and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Character and creature animator
- 2D rigged animator
- 2D effects animator
- 2D rigger
- Compositor
- Scene prep
- Layout artist
- Storyboard artist
Curriculum
- Four-year programme with digital technology fundamentals
- Animation 1 to 3
- Drawing principles
- Visual design for animation
- Audio and visual storytelling
- Creative coding
- 2D rigged animation and compositing
- Building toward a professional animation portfolio.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 72-112 UCAS Tariff points (A Level
- BTEC
- IB or international equivalents listed on BCU country pages)
- varying by course
- some courses need GCSE Maths grade 4/C
- a portfolio
- audition or interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
A Levels, BTEC, IB, or international equivalent listed on the BCU country pages for the applicant country; some courses need specific subjects, portfolio or interview
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible. Provide your academic qualifications and supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,220 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts |
| Department | Games, Animation and Sound Computing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU has published a 5,000 GBP tuition scholarship spread across the first two years for eligible self-funded full-time international undergraduate entrants in September 2026 or January 2027. This published award does not establish the amount or availability for 2027/28 entry; the future intake must be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,220 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level, IELTS Academic 6. A portfolio is required.