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    Program facts

    Buckinghamshire New University
    High Wycombe, UK
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      3 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      15,150 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September

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    Program Overview

    What Buckinghamshire New University says about their program:
    "Do you have a passion for animation? Do you want to develop your skills ready for a career in this industry? On this very practical course you’ll cover a range of areas using up-to-date software, with the support and guidance from our experienced lecturers.


    Whether it is 2D, stop-motion, 3D hand-drawn or computer-generated animation, a skilled animator can create the illusion of real life and all roles call for high levels of creativity and passion for storytelling. Digital animation is an established but continually evolving and growing discipline that is currently employed in many different areas of the media industry, including film, television, games and commercials. This course offers you an opportunity to study key concepts and technical skills in Animation with a strong focus on professional practice."

    Admissions requirements

    We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • We require successful completion of a high school diploma or of two full A-levels, or equivalent
    • A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of

      88 - 112 (to a Full-time program) or 32 - 56 (to the Foundation Year program)

    • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate program, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year program including a Foundation Year

    Some programs (such as Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Operating Department Practice) frequently require a higher tariff for entry which can be found on the relevant course page.

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • IELTS Academic: 6.0 (with minimum of 5.5 in all areas)
    • TOEFL iBT: 80 (with minimum of 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and 18 in reading)
    • PTE Academic: 50 in all areas
    • Cambridge (CAE): Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
    • Trinity ISE: II

    Postgraduate

    • IELTS: 6.5 (overall with minimum of 6.0 in all areas)
    • TOEFL iBT: 88 (with minimum of 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and 18 in reading)
    • PTE Academic: 59 overall (with minimum of 50 in all areas)
    • Cambridge (CAE): Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
    • Trinity ISE: II

    *Please note any English qualifications needs to be taken within 2 years. In some instances, courses may involve professional accreditation which requires a higher level of English language than included in the table above and a specific English test.

    English proficiency waivers

    • International Baccalaureate (IB)
    • High school or Bachelor's degree from a majority English speaking country.

    Please contact our advisors to get more information about countries where English is an official language

    Documents required

    • Complete online application
    • Copy of passport/visa pages only
    • Academic transcript

      Officially stamped and translated copies of your certificates and transcripts of previous study

    • Certificate of English proficiency
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Personal statement

      One page explaining why you want to do this programme and why you want to study at Buckinghamshire New University.

      • Reference letters, or details of named referee - official academic references on letter headed or stamped paper
    • Applicants will need to complete an interview and/or demonstrate portfolio work, further guidance is given on the portfolio advice tab (if applicable)
    • Applicants may also be required to undertake an additional written assessment to establish that an appropriate level of ability in English language and mathematics has been achieved.

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: £15,000 per year
    • Postgraduate tuition: from £15,400 to £19,250 per program

    Funding

    Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    • If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees, you may qualify for a scholarship of £1,500 on your first year of study with us.
    • Applicants must hold an offer from Buckinghamshire New University for a full-time taught degree programme, starting in September 2023, February 2024 or April 2024.
    • You do not need to complete an application form to be considered for this scholarship.

    International Early Payment Discount

    • In addition to our Vice-Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship, we are also pleased to offer an International Early Payment Discount of £500 for full payment of fees before the discount deadline.

    Scholarships for January Intake

    • IMBA, MSc Cyber Security, and LLM programs offer a £5,000 reduction.
    • All other Postgraduate programs offer a £3,000 reduction.
    • Undergraduate programs offer a £1,500 reduction.

    Visa requirements for Buckinghamshire New University

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    UK student visa requirements