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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animation course at University of Edinburgh.
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A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W615
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Animation course.
Edinburgh College of Art’s (ECA) Animation programme is Scotland’s oldest established degree-level programme in the subject area. Studying animation at ECA gives you the opportunity to experience a wide range of animation methods, technologies, and theories.
Our students’ distinct voices and visual styles are at the centre of our teaching. We work with you to help you figure out who you are as an animator and what your films will look like. There is no template you must fit!
We are one of the first UK animation programmes to become partners in the Aardman Academy, helping to ensure the industry relevance of our students and our curriculum.
Our partnership with Scotland Loves Anime has allowed us to host the annual Education in Animation Day where our students have met directors, producers, and animators from some of the largest and busiest Japanese and Chinese studios, occasionally enabling their first appearances in the UK.
If you find beauty in small things, love telling stories, and are fixated upon movement then we think you will enjoy your time here.
Programme benefits
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You will have the opportunity to work both as part of a team of animators and take creative control of solo projects.
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You will have access to an exceptional range of equipment, from classical drawn animation (using lightboxes gifted from the studios of The Illusionist), real cameras, lights and puppets through to a Render farm using Pixar’s Renderman software.
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You will learn about every part of the Animation production pipeline.
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You will benefit from a thriving studio environment that offers continuous use of space and interaction with other year groups.
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You will find fantastic opportunities to work with students from other areas of the University, particularly the Reid School of Music and ECA’s Film & TV students.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Edinburgh College of Art
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animation
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £38,900 per year |
| International | £38,900 per year |
University of Edinburgh student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
I love our student union, I think it is a great space and a good bar, however the student union club could do with a bit of work, making it more accessible and having a range of music. The drinks are a good price, and food deals are welcomed!
1st year student
1 year ago
Campus is sociable and vibrant during the day and in the evening. There is lots to do throughout the week, but I do feel that this dies down quickly. I think overall it is very good, but that there could be better communication in showing students what is out there. rn
1st year student
1 year ago
I haven't been made aware of financial support offered, but I know there is it out there, so potentially it could be advertised more. I would say that the university is adding to rising prices of 1st year student accommodation- not helping living in a city where renting student flats is already very...
1st year student
1 year ago
I have had good communication with my student advisor, and have no complaints. However, I feel I have not needed to communicate lots with academic support, so maybe I am not the best representative. The same goes for welfare services.
1st year student
1 year ago
These are great! The main library could be slightly larger or have more seating areas, just as it is often difficult to find a seat. But I love all the other libraries available, and the fact that our main one is 24/7.
1st year student
1 year ago
I personally enjoy my course, but feel as if first year has been very broad. I understand all things need to be covered, but potentially there could be an evaluation of things everyone has learnt across Higher Scottish exams, A-level and international qualifications, to limit going over unnecessary ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Edinburgh students who took the Animation course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
65%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
65%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
57%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
59%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
53%
low
Organisation and management
53%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
61%
med
How well organised is your course?
46%
low
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
69%
med
Student voice
69%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
62%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Edinburgh. These students are taking Animation or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Classical Civilisation | A* | |||||
| Craft and Design | A* | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Animation at University of Edinburgh.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Edinburgh graduates who took Animation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£26.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animation.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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