3. GCSEs
Archbishop Holgate's school
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2020 English Language 5 AQA
2020 English Literature 5 AQA
2020 Maths 5 AQA
2020 RE 6 AQA
2020 Science 5 AQA
2020 IT Merit Pearson
2020 Business Distinction Pearson
2020 History 5 AQA
5. University Course
Course Title Animation BA (hons)
UCAS Code
Link https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-
northumbria/courses/animation-ba-hons-uusanm1/
Location Northumbria university
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • Maths grade 4
• English grade 4
UAL Grade • Level 3 qualifications
UCAS points • 120
General
Comments/ Course
Content
You will be taught cutting-edge techniques and computer-based
animation skills using industry standard software, along with practical
project management skills and critical analytical thinking. The
Animation course is a vibrant community of practice, which provides
you with the opportunity to develop an impressive technical skillset,
professional understanding and creative vision.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7
6. University Course
Course Title Animation BA (hons)
UCAS Code W615
Link https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/animation-ba-hons
Location Edinburgh Universty
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • 4 maths
• 5 english
UAL Grade • Pearson BTEC Diploma with MM plus one A Level at
A (or DM plus B at A Level)
UCAS points
General Comments/
Course Content
At ECA we will encourage you to challenge your preconceptions of what
animation is, and to deepen your understanding of how to use animation to
communicate with others. In simple terms, you will be taught how to bring
drawings, paintings, objects, models, puppets and text to life, whether they are
generated physically, by hand, or virtually, by computer. You won’t just make
things move, you will imbue them with heart and soul. Your work will not only
engage audiences: it will encourage them to willingly suspend their disbelief.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
6
7. University Course
Course Title Animation a BA(Hons)
UCAS Code
Link https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/animation-production-ba-
hons#entry
Location University of Huddersfield
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades English language
UAL Grade •A Level - BBC
•BTEC - DMM
UCAS points 112
General Comments/
Course Content
On this course you’ll have the opportunity to experience every aspect of
animation, from mastering existing techniques and technologies to developing
something new. You’ll collaborate with other subjects in art, design and
technology offering you the chance to encounter new materials, styles and
production processes to give you a well-rounded experience. You’ll develop your
own visual language and gain the technical skills to help your ideas take shape
though illustration, 3D, film, stop-motion, and kinetic technologies. We’ll help you
define your preferred area of interest early in the course, and you'll continue to
develop your skills throughout.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
7
8. University Course
Course Title Animation production
UCAS Code W615
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1714f9fe-f435-8ccd-aa81-
9997f828ac9b?academicYearId=2021
Location Bournemouth
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • Maths 4
• English 4
UAL Grade BBC - BBB
DMM
UCAS points 112 - 120 points
General Comments/
Course Content
BA (Hons) Animation Production provides you with the opportunity to excel as a
creative and critical practitioner in the exciting field of Animation Production.
Animation starts right here with traditional 2D animation drawing, where
fundamental skills of drawing and painting underpin the development of
animation production in all its forms: hand-drawn, stop-motion and CGI.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
8
9. University Course
Course Title Animation (with placement year)
UCAS Code W616
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/f177f4fd-766a-e693-
9397-e4e696bb171d?academicYearId=2021
Location Bradford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades English 4
Maths 4
UAL Grade BBC
DMM
UCAS points 112 points
General Comments/
Course Content
Our emphasis is on creating as many animations as possible while still
placing it in a cultural and industrial context. You will do more than
simply learn software, you will develop the crucial critical thinking skills
that will enable you to produce work of the highest quality– something
that the industry is desperately wants.
Rating/Suitability 7
10. University Course
Course Title Animation
UCAS Code W615
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c7a59973-c098-282d-
2e79-ad53e114787c?academicYearId=2021
Location Derby
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades English 4
Maths 4
UAL Grade BBC
DMM
UCAS points 112
General Comments/
Course Content
In an increasingly visual world where animation, moving images and
film surrounds us, this course will give you the professional skills
needed to develop animation for mobile devices, film, television and
the internet. Our approachable, experienced tutors and animation
workshops will develop your creativity and enable you to graduate as
an innovative and unique animator.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
8
11. University Course
Course Title Graphic Design and Animation BA(Hons)
UCAS Code W610
Link https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2022-23/full-time/undergraduate/graphic-
design-and-animation-ba-hons
Location Huddersfield
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades English 4
Maths 4
UAL Grade BBB
DMM
UCAS points 120
General Comments/
Course Content
On the graphic design and animation course, you’ll have the
opportunity to learn the techniques and skills to pursue a multi-media
design career in the digitally evolving creative industries. From film and
advertising to websites and social media, graphic design and animation
co-exist across different media channels including digital, print and
moving image.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
9
12. University Course
Course Title CREATIVE ADVERTISING
UCAS Code W900
Link https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-courses/ba-hons-
creative-advertising/
Location Leeds
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades English 4
Maths 4
UAL Grade BCC
DMM
UCAS points 112
General Comments/
Course Content
We’ve developed exceptional links with leading national and
international agencies such as McCann, Ogilvy, BJL, Havas Linx, Atomic
London, Intermarketing, Golley Slater, Jaywing, CreativeRace, Home,
Uniform and TBWA, which will maximise your exposure to industry
practice.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
9
14. Academic History
At school I learnt the core subjects and I choices
to do IT and business. I didn't enjoy business
and would have much rather learnt media, but I
couldn't change my course and the media
course wasn't ran very well. I have had an
interest in animation for a while now and whilst
being at college I have implement very simple
animations into my work.
15. Current Study
I am study creative media at college this is to
help me get used to using creative software and
learning how to use the tools on them this will
be useful for learning how to create frames and
we have done slight work on animation this
year.
16. The Future
I'm not entirely sure on what I want to do in the
future, but I know I want to do something to do
with animation, I'm thinking of working for a
studio for a few years then freelancing once I
have built up my skills and my portfolio.
17. Outside College
Outside college I go out with my friends and
record random things I am doing this to make a
mini music video project. I also have a job at a
pub as a pot wash.
18. Conclusion
I want to go to university because I want to learn
how to animate and to create an actual story, I
also want to meet people with experience in the
industry, as well as network with people on my
course.
19. Introduction
I want to study animation at university because I
have had a big interested and determination to
work with animation since was 13 and I am very
interested in learning how to animate properly
and also to talk to professionals who know there
field very well.
Write a short paragraph about subjects you’ve already studied at school/college that have helped prepare you for your chosen courses at University- level 2 or GCSE level. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Talk about this course- Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Reference how it has helped you prepare for your chosen courses at University. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Reference specific projects and software/hardware that you are familiar with.
What do you want to do in the future (ensure it is related to the subjects you are applying for). How will university help you to achieve that?
What do you do outside college? Any hobbies, part time jobs, client work, volunteer work? How does this make you a better candidate for university study?
Summarise why you want to go to university. What will it help you achieve? Why are you a good candidate?
Keep it short and to the point.
Brief introduction referencing what subject/s (keep general if necessary) you are applying for and briefly why you want to go to university.
