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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Animation and Visual Effects
University of Lincoln
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animation and Visual Effects course at University of Lincoln.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking Animation and Visual Effects or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Photography | B |
| Media Studies | C |
| Film Studies | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Fine Art | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W270
Here's what University of Lincoln says about its Animation and Visual Effects course.
The BA (Hons) Animation degree aims to introduce students to the innovative world of moving image, digital visualisation and contemporary narrative. The aim of this course is to develop creative animators and artists with the flexibility to practise their craft in a variety of media. Students can gain an understanding of how the media of two-dimensional traditionally drawn animation and three-dimensional computer-generated techniques merge to create unique, innovative projects.
Source: University of Lincoln
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Film, Media and Journalism
Location
Lincoln (Main Site) | Lincoln
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animation
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,300 per year |
| International | £18,300 per year |
The modules you will study
Students have the opportunity to gain a thorough grounding in classical animation principles and an introduction to digital techniques. Life drawing forms an integral part of the course, combined with developing narrative, character design and animation techniques. In the final year, students can work within a team to produce a short film that sets the premise for their personal showreel. Students are encouraged to participate in various stages of production, such as character animation, art direction and lighting, digital compositing and effects, post-production techniques and production management. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website.
How you will be assessed
The way students will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. Throughout this degree, students may receive tuition from professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, researchers, practitioners, visiting experts or technicians, and they may be supported in their learning by other students.
University of Lincoln student reviews
Showing 54 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
VERY GOOD! Lots of choice for societies and they offer help with housing, contracts, course issues. They have several bars and a nightclub on campus and run u2018quacku2019 on a Wednesday which is always packed! They run so many events and they do exam support weeks with free food and things like do...
2nd year student
1 year ago
Thereu2019s something to do every night. Tons of bars to go to and about 3 nightclubs that people actually go to mainly u2018homeu2019, or u2018quacku2019 at the students union on a Wednesday where all the societies go. All are cheap nights out. Easy to make friends through accom and the millions of...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The accomodation is an average price for Universityu2019s. The main supermarket is Morrisons so quite expensive but thereu2019s tons of little tescos and Iceland farm foods and Lidl around the city within walking distance. Most people just order food from Lidl or Tesco as itu2019s like u00a32 delive...
2nd year student
1 year ago
Access is amazing we get emails and a point of contact with our tutors if we need any resources. Anything from health and well-being to employability they help with. They helped me find a placement this year and they send emails with information for everything we need!
2nd year student
1 year ago
The facilities are very good the libraryu2019s open 24/7 and we have so many options for accommodation to choose from all are up to a decent standard. We have very good sports facilities and a student nightclub which also hosts many events like careers fairs. Thereu2019s so many lecture buildings al...
2nd year student
1 year ago
My course is very good I have seminars and lectures one of each for 4 modules. My lecturers are amazing and always willing to help! All the power points and work is available online so itu2019s easy to not behind. Itu2019s really good to make friends they make us interact with others on our course. ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lincoln
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 Lincoln students who took the Animation and Visual Effects course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
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?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
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?
79%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
73%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking Animation and Visual Effects or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Lincoln graduates who took Animation and Visual Effects - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lincoln graduates who took Animation and Visual Effects - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
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 and Visual Effects.
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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