Animation BA (Hons), sandwich with foundation year and work placement

University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Course Code

W615

Campuses

London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Animation BA (Hons), sandwich with foundation year and work placement

About

Animation combines drawing, crafting, experimentation, filmmaking, and storytelling. It gives artists many skills to tell powerful, personal stories.

On our Animation degree, you’ll learn the artistic insight, technical skills, and creative vision needed for animation. You’ll step into a growing creative industry, which includes film and TV animation, motion graphics, and illustration. Our degree covers both 2D and 3D filmmaking.

Work on various projects to learn about character animation and visual storytelling. Then, you can explore production, compositing, and editing.

You’ll also learn from professionals from all walks of the animation industry. Some have worked for Disney, Sony, and Cartoon Network. Others have led visual effects for popular films like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Chronicles of Narnia.

Animation is more than art and technology. At Portsmouth, you’ll also think about how media affects society and the ethical side of animation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements (September 2026 start)

Typical offers for BA (Hons) Animation

A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
This should include an Art and Design qualification. Applicants without an Art and Design qualification will be asked to provide a portfolio.
T-levels - Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 24

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

Selection process

Applicants without an Art & Design qualification will need to provide a portfolio of work.

English language requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Worried about your grades?

If you're not sure you meet the entry requirements, or need some help to get uni-ready, then we offer BA (Hons) Animation with a Foundation Year through our partners at ICP to bring you up to speed. When you successfully finish, you'll get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Animation.

Find out more about our foundation years with ICP

Typical offers for BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Year

UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)

You may need to have studied specific subjects – find full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Please note this foundation year with ICP isn't currently open to EU or International students.

For details on building a portfolio

See our guidance

We look at more than just your grades

While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

Explore more about how we make your offer

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications. We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course. If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.