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BA (Hons) Animation

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Animation BA Honours at Middlesex University London is designed to develop your creative and technical skills for a career in the competitive animation industry. Over three years of full-time study (or six years part…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Animation BA Honours at Middlesex University London is designed to develop your creative and technical skills for a career in the competitive animation industry. Over three years of full-time study (or six years part-time), you will explore traditional 2D animation, digital 2D, stop motion, and 3D computer graphics. You will learn from award-winning directors and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including stop motion studios, 3D printing, and an 80-workstation digital media workshop. The curriculum balances core principles of movement and narrative with industry-standard software and professional workflows. Students engage in collaborative projects, live client briefs, and independent research, culminating in a major project and professional showreel. This course is ideal for aspiring animators who wish to build a robust portfolio and gain practical experience in a supportive, studio-like environment. Whether you are interested in character design, storyboarding, or directing, the programme provides the tools and industry connections to help you succeed in the global animation sector.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 80-112 UCAS points A-Level: BB-BBC BTEC: MMP-DMM Access to HE: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3 (all 45 at Merit or higher)

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Techniques and Practices I30 Credits Credits
Creation and Ideation30 Credits Credits
Techniques and Practices 230 Credits Credits
Animation Production30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Developing Characters & Narratives30 Credits Credits
Expanded Animation Principles30 Credits Credits
Collaborative Animation Filmmaking30 Credits Credits
Animation Industries30 Credits Credits

Year 3

Professional Animation Production30 Credits Credits
Critical Animation Research30 Credits Credits
Major Project30 Credits Credits
Portfolio & Showreel Development30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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