Course name
University name or location
Topic or category
Find a course
Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.
Where to study
See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.
Find a university
Search by name or city.
Get Advice
Get tips, tricks and wise words from students and experts at each stage.
Browse advice
A-level choices
Accounting personal statement examples
Law degree
Revision help
Oxbridge applications
Ucas application
Student life
Student finance
Browse all advice
Popular right now
A-level results day 2026: what to expect
Btec results day 2026: what to expect
Clearing and results day 2025: prepare your back-up plan
Clearing 2025: four things you might not know about Clearing and results day
Finding accommodation after getting a university place in Clearing 2025
A guide to Ucas Clearing 2025: how to find your university place
Clearing 2025: how to call universities
What happens if you miss the grades for your university offer?
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animation course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
The Animation course at University of East London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Spanish | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | B |
| Graphics | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Fine Art | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WFWP
Here's what University of East London says about its Animation course.
Taking this course will help you improve your core animation skills and unleash your creativity. Our animation course fosters individuality and professionalism in animation practice, ensuring you stand out in the competitive field.
You'll learn to create captivating animated stories. You'll design characters and environments, and choose the best animation methods for your work. Throughout the course, you will also gain valuable knowledge about the industry.
Our animation course fosters individuality and professionalism in animation practice. Exposure to traditional and digital media improves your knowledge of animation techniques. Visit studios, work with others, and complete at least three short films to showcase on your professional website, making you ready for an exciting career in animation.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI)
Location
Docklands Campus | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animation
• Illustration
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Story and Editing (Core Modules), Film Language (Core Modules), Animation Principles (Core Modules), Character and Sound Design (Core Modules), Concept Art (Core Modules), Animation Professional Practice 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core Modules)
Year 2: Animated Documentary (Core Modules), Film Packaging and Distribution (Core Modules), Animated Fiction (Core Modules), Collaborative Practice 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core Modules), Animation in Context 1 (Optional Modules), Animation History (Optional Modules)
Year 3: Final Animation Project: Pre-Production (Core Modules), Final Animation Project: Production (Core Modules), Final Animation Project: Post-Production (Core Modules), Animation Professional Practice 2 (Core Modules), Collaborative Practice 2 (Mental Wealth) (Core Modules), Animation in Context 2 (Optional Modules)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Coursework will focus on practical outcomes from projects and exercises, e.g. films, clips, pre-production artefacts, occasional individual or group-based presentations and research-based assignments. We do not have timed practicals or exams.
The approximate percentages for this course are:
100% coursework 0% practical 0% exams Feedback is a feature of most teaching sessions and you'll receive written or verbal feedback, outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
University of East London student reviews
Showing 85 reviews
3rd year
Aeronautical engineering
4 days ago
it’s nice
3rd year
Aeronautical engineering
4 days ago
nice
3rd year
Aeronautical engineering
4 days ago
very satisfied
3rd year
Aeronautical engineering
4 days ago
amazing
3rd year
Aeronautical engineering
4 days ago
it’s nice
3rd year
Aeronautical engineering
4 days ago
i do engineering it’s fun
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Animation course at University of East London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
68%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
67%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
med
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
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?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
The Animation course at University of East London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Animation - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Animation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£23.4k
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about University of East London on The Student Room.
Chat with University of East London
Hi, welcome to the University of East London!
We’re here to answer any questions you have about studying at living at our university. Whether you need advice on entry requirements, course and module information, student finance, accommodation, or more, we’re here to help.
If you'd prefer, feel free to give us a call on 020 8223 3333
Also be sure to follow us on Twitter @UEL_News and Instagram @universityofeastlondon
University of East London open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
