Animation BA (Hons)
Middlesex University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Hendon Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Hendon Campus

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**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 ...Read more


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/

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WUSCA ranking:
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21/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
62nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
113th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
What students say
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30 Jan 25

It's a good university for my subject. (Animation) Got good array of facilities to make 2d, stop motion and 3d animations and great..Read more

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22 Dec 23

It's a great uni, I would recommend it to everybody who wants to get the real student life experience and broaden their..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Cinematics and Photography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Photography
35%
Art & Design
28%
Media Studies
26%
English Literature
16%
Drama
12%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£16,600 per year

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£16,600 per year

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£16600 Per year

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Latest Animation reviews

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Nat
30 Jan 25
Animation BA (Hons)
It's a good university for my subject. (Animation) Got good array of facilities to make 2d, stop motion and 3d animations and great...
Read more
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Arturs
22 Dec 23
Animation BA (Hons)
It's a great uni, I would recommend it to everybody who wants to get the real student life experience and broaden their...
Read more
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Middlesex University
Middlesex University , Barnet

Located in vibrant North London, Middlesex University is home to over 14,500 students who study a comprehensive range of undergraduate...

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Middlesex University
The Burroughs London Barnet NW4 4BT United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Hendon Central  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Hendon  0.5 miles away
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