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Norwich University of the Arts

Animation BA (Hons)

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Overview

A three- or four-year BA (Hons) in Animation at Norwich University of the Arts with specialisation in 2D or stop motion in later years and a final-year film or showreel; students starting from September 2027 receive a degree jointly awarded with the Royal College of Art.

Official program name
Animation BA (Hons)
Awarded degree
Animation BA (Hons)Bachelor's · Bachelor of Arts · with honours
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeTitled BA (Hons) on the Norwich University of the Arts course page.Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Degree-awarding body
Norwich University of the Arts and the Royal College of Art (joint award for students starting from September 2027)
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Teaching language
Not verified
Application route
UCAS
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
School
Location
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Delivery
On campusClasses, studios and productions meet in person on campus.
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Required attendance
Not verified
Study intensity
Full-time
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Duration
3 or 4 year options
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Credits and credit system
Not verified
Start
September 2027
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Entry routes
Not verified

Specializations

SpecializationClassificationEvidence
General AnimationDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
2D AnimationOfficial pathwayPathway: 2DAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree.Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Stop-Motion AnimationOfficial pathwayPathway: Stop MotionAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree.Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Honours Bachelor of Arts whose official title is animation-led.

Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules

Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Official concentrations and pathways

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

Graduation filmFinal year: a personal portfolio of specialist skills and an original animated film or showreel.

Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Published areas of study

  • Optional Diploma Year and optional Integrated Foundation Year are available.
    Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Faculty listed by the program

Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Software, equipment and costs

Software and equipment are shown only as the school publishes them: required, taught, provided or bought by the student. Tuition does not include hardware, software or materials unless the school says so, and online students do not automatically share campus facilities.

Software

Software list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Equipment, computers and facility access

Equipment and facility access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Published equipment and software costs

Equipment and software costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

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Admissions

Each submission item is shown exactly as the school states it. Anything not listed is not verified — never “not required”.

Portfolio and submission materials

MaterialStatusInstructions as published
PortfolioRequiredApplicants submit a portfolio showing finished work and work in progress relevant to the course.Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Other requirements

Grades / GPA
RequiredTypical offer of 104-120 UCAS Tariff Points; 3 A-levels at BCC (104 points) or above.
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Language proficiency
RequiredMost international students need an English language qualification: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Tests

IELTS
Required — minimum 66.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each component (international applicants)
Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

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Deadlines

Dates are shown with the year and intake the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its original currency, applicant category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-year and whole-program figures — and different currencies — are not comparable with each other. Equipment and software costs are listed separately above.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
Home students — Home (full-time)GBP 10,050per academic year · 2027/28Source: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
International students — Overseas (full-time)GBP 28,500per academic yearSource: norwichuni.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Funding

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

Funding not verified

Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 14, 2026.
  1. norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/find-your-course/ba-hons-animation/ — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026

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