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Animation at Middlesex University - UCAS

Course summary

Why study BA Animation at Middlesex? Discover your creative potential in animation with our unique course designed to hone your technical skills and develop your creativity in the competitive animation industry. Our high-spec facilities, including stop-motion studios, 3D printing, and an 80-workstation digital media workshop, provide an immersive learning environment. Benefit from industry connections with top studios like Aardman Animations and Netflix. Our commitment to student satisfaction, world-class facilities, and a track record of graduates joining leading studios makes Middlesex the ideal place to kickstart your career in animation. What will you learn? Begin your creative adventure, exploring traditional and digital animation practices, including 2D, motion graphics, stop motion, and 3D computer animation. Learn from award-winning animation directors and industry professionals, developing your skills in scriptwriting, character development, and animation production. Stay ahead with insights from renowned guest speakers and workshops. Our state-of-the-art animation studios offer hands-on experience, and you'll graduate with a comprehensive portfolio showcasing your abilities. From emotive screenplays to effective film editing, our course equips you with the skills to thrive in the evolving world of animation. How do we support your career development? We prioritize your success with strong links to art and design employers, sponsorship opportunities, and visiting lectures from industry leaders. Our degree opens doors to diverse roles, including animation director, motion graphic designer, and CGI animator. Benefit from our industry-standard applications and specialized facilities, fostering an environment where creativity flourishes. Our graduates have a proven track record of securing roles in live music visuals, theatre productions, and more. With us, you not only learn animation but also acquire the skills to forge a successful and entrepreneurial career in the dynamic animation industry. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

Modules

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/animation


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W615
Institution code:
M80
Campus name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/animation-ba-honours/

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview

As far as possible, students are required to attend an interview. The interview itself will last around 15 minutes but you should allow one hour for the whole interview process as you will be offered the opportunity to view the facilities and meet appropriate staff and students. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us.

Portfolio

You should also bring a full portfolio to the interview.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)72With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading
PTE Academic51With at least 51 in all components

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
EU £16600 Year 1
International £16600 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Animation at Middlesex University - UCAS