The National Centre for Computer Animation
Animation school
UK
Address:
Bournemouth, UK
Founded in 1989, the NCCA is the historic pioneer of computer animation in the UK. Its identity is technical: mathematics, computing and artistic practice together, which sets it apart from art schools.
The BA Hons Computer Animation & Visual Effects runs three years, or four with a placement year of at least thirty weeks in a studio after year two. That placement year is charged at £1,900.
Houdini Certified School, with Maya, Houdini, Nuke, ZBrush, Unreal Engine and Unity. The centre co-runs an EPSRC-funded research centre with the University of Bath that has trained more than a hundred doctoral students.
Admission at 112 to 128 UCAS points, with GCSE English and maths at level 4 minimum compulsory. Entry through a Foundation Year is possible at 48 to 72 points.
Queen's Anniversary Prize for its contribution to research and teaching, ScreenSkills Tick on certain courses, and 12th worldwide in Best Visual Effects Schools 2025 at the Rookies. Recent graduates won an Emmy for the VFX on Andor season two.
£9,790 a year for UK students in 2026-2027, £20,685 for international students.
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