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Animation (Top-Up)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Royal Leamington Spa College
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Course summary

Across the disciplines of Film, Games, and Media; Animation skills are highly sought after. While studying the BA (Hons Animation (Top-Up) course at Warwickshire College and University Centre you will embark upon acquiring an Animation Skills Framework which will allow you to go forward and work either solely or collaboratively in this creative industry.

You will not only learn the latest technical skills in order to be industry ready but you will learn integral supporting creative skills in visual communication, life drawing, collaborating, and innovations and trends in Animation. You will investigate what is trending in the animation industry and career pathways alongside specialising through a final Capstone project.

This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).**

For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions

Modules

Modules may include:

Year 1 - Level 6

Research, Theory and Design
Capstone Project/Dissertation
Performance Animation
Animation Portfolio Creation
Live Commercial Brief
For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-animation-v4-acc-90b3afff35b1f6d029104553e691e337.pdf

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Assessment method

The modules are integrated into a programme of continuous assessment through assignments.

There are no exams associated with this course.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Royal Leamington Spa College

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A304
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Royal Leamington Spa College
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
A304
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Royal Leamington Spa College
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Applicants will be required to hold a Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in a related subject.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Applicants will normally be invited to attend an application meeting. The application meeting is part of a supportive process to help you to decide the right course for you and your career goals.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.

The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use

Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).

Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).

Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).

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