Animation courses

University of Portsmouth

Animation BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 15,100 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 79
  • PTE : 54


About Animation BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth

In a world where visual communication is the norm, animators are in high demand in TV, movies, gaming, corporate films, education and mainstream news media.

This BA (Hons) Animation degree course gives you the technical skills, insight and platform to apply your creative talent to a successful career in 2D or 3D animation in the film, computer games, visualisation, motion capture and advertising industries.

This Animation degree course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services), a group of industry professionals and employers.

The JAMES accreditation lets potential employers know that this course gives you the relevant skills and abilities you need to work in the animation industry when you graduate. This gives you an edge over students who didn’t do an accredited course when you’re applying for jobs.

JAMES reviews our accreditation every 3 years to make sure the Animation course content remains up-to-date with industry trends and developments. So you’ll always be learning skills relevant skills to your career.

Careers and opportunities

When you finish this Animation degree course, our careers and employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

What jobs can you do with an Animation degree?

Previous students have gone on to work as animators, concept artists, directors, compositors, creative directors, art directors, modellers, user interface (UI) designers and post-production technical directors at well-known companies such as:

They’ve worked on high-profile feature films and cartoons including:

  • Avatar
  • Life of Pi
  • Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland
  • The Amazing World of Gumball

Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.

After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
  • TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
  • PTE:  54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

University of Portsmouth Highlights

Type of Institution Public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 9.9 Lakhs GBP
Number of Campuses 2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter
Percentage of International Students 26%
Total number of Professors 1,126 academic and Research staff
Student Satisfaction Rate Secured 88% Student Satisfaction
Graduate Job Rate 97.5%
International fee £11,250 per annum
Type of Academic Programs UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses
Mode of Program Full time
Average Graduate Salary £13,900 - £15,900 a year

University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenses Estimated cost in pounds
Undergraduate Fee £13,900 – £15,900 approx
Postgraduate Fee £13,900 – £15,900 approx
Accommodation £5000 approx
Cost of living £7000 - £10,000 approx
Placement year fee £2400

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 15,100

Total

£ 15,100