Animation (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Film studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

Course Overview

Looking to capture imaginations? You’ll be in the studio creating from day one on our Animation Foundation Year Degree course. Developing the practical skills and technical expertise needed to create your own film.

Why study with us

  • Students have gone to lead successful careers in the industry. Working for places like MacKinnon and Saunders, Factory, TT Games, Sony Pictures, Nintendo and many others.

  • We are one of four institutions in the country with a tailor-made animation programme. Our course features the latest animation software.

  • Gain real-world experience through commissions from Preston City Council.

    What you’ll do

  • Develop your creative skillset using CelAction. A new animation software from Peppa Pig’s creators, Mark Baker and Neville Astley. We’re the first University to have 40 licenses.

  • Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event. Industry professionals attend and the event closes with placements awarded to successful students.

  • Gain employability skills by working on client briefs for the NHS. Learn how to work with clients and overcome hurdles met by professional animators. 

    Future careers

    Our animation graduates enjoy careers as animators, model makers, editors, directors, scriptwriters, set designers, and sound designers.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3411 Artists

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Film studies, Photography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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