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Animation with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateRoyal Leamington Spa College
Course summary
Across the disciplines of Film, Games, and Media; Animation skills are highly sought after. Studying for a BA Honours Degree in Animation 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. For your BA in Animation with us, you will begin by learning the principles of animation, using 2D and 3D software, live drawing, communicating creative ideas and capturing human behaviour and the mechanics of movement through your own artistic visions. This will be unified with visual storytelling techniques, and all skills and techniques will work to underpin the creation of an animation pipeline.
You will then go on to; learn the techniques involved in sound design, model making and advanced storytelling techniques which requires an understanding of the contemporary screen and the differing digital platforms for exhibiting your creations.
Finally; you will investigate what is trending in the animation industry and career pathways alongside specialising through a final Capstone project. All we ask of you is to bring your imagination and creative flair, be experimental and push boundaries in creativity. If you feel that you have this vocational calling, then this is the course for you.
This is a four year course where the foundation phase is integrated and studied across the first two years of the programme. You will study additional modules alongside core Level 4 course modules.
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:
Years 1 & 2 - Level 4
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped
Animation Fundamentals
Art Fundamentals
Modelling Fundamentals
Real-Time Interaction
Storytelling Techniques and Character Development
The Craft of Motion Graphics
Year 3 - Level 5
Work-based and Placement Learning
Body Mechanics
Rigging
Modelling for Animation
Digital Drawing
VFX
Year 4 - Level 6
Research, Theory and Design
Capstone Project/Dissertation
Performance Animation
Animation Portfolio Creation
Live Commercial Brief
Work-Based and Placement Learning is a fundamental and mandatory aspect of all Warwickshire College degrees. Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5.
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 • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- A303
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Warwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- A303
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Applicants will be expected to have at least 32 UCAS points which may be derived from a Level 3 qualification or A Levels.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants would normally have four GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade 4/C or above.
Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.
The college would consider applications from mature students with relevant work experience who may not have related formal academic qualifications.
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 BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £4500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | Year 1 |
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
Years 1 and 2 £4500 per year (United Kingdom)
Years 3 and 4 £9535 per year (United Kingdom)
Years 1 and 2 £11950 per year (International including EU)
Years 3 and 4 £11950 per year (International including EU)
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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