Five GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent (including English) and also to hold at least one of the following or equivalent UK or international qualification:

• 2 A Levels (grades A-C) or 4 AS Levels (grades A-C)
• 2 vocational A Level (grades A-C)
• Advanced Diploma (grades A-C)
• International Baccalaureate (24 points or above)
• Entry level portfolio

We will use a number of methods to assess an applicant’s suitability for their course of choice.

Primarily applicants are selected on the basis of:

• an applicant’s prior academic achievement/qualifications and/or previous employment/life experience;
• assessment of the applicant’s ability and aptitude to succeed on the course for which s/he has applied.

For more details on the selection criteria please read the programme specification.

Programme specification for year 0

BA (Hons) Animation course details

• Get prepared for progression to year one
• Gain a command of the essential, practical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to enter into the world of animation
• Develop hardware and software knowledge suitable for animation practice
• An understanding of the broad cultural contexts of the creative industries
• Gain visual awareness and experience with a range of media and technical ability related to animation
• Learn the fundamental principles of animation - both 2D and 3D techniques

• Advertising
• Broadcasting
• Digital advertising
• Post-production
• Games designers
• Web design