How to apply for design and animation at the University of Greenwich: three-year Graphic and Digital Design and Animation degrees at the Greenwich Campus in London, 112 UCAS points plus a portfolio, an optional paid placement year and a Gaokao of 65% accepted, portfolio requirements and timelines for students from China, Canada and transfers

The University of Greenwich is in south-east London, with its main campus on the Thames at Greenwich. It has few art and design degrees: the School of Design and Creative Industries runs Graphic and Digital Design and Animation. This guide covers September 2027 entry using the university's own website, for students at high schools in China, students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver) and transfer students.

1. Courses

• Graphic and Digital Design, BA (Hons), UCAS code W210, institution code G. Three years full time or four years sandwich, plus a version with a foundation year. It covers typography and graphic design, branding and advertising, fine art, photography, data visualisation and moving image, with specialist areas in branding and advertising, fine art, information and interaction design, data visualisation and moving image.
• Animation, BA (Hons), UCAS code GW42, institution code G. Three years full time or four years sandwich, plus a version with a foundation year. No prior knowledge of animation practice is required.

Both are at the Greenwich Campus and start in September; international students can study full time. The sandwich year sits between the second and final years and lasts 9–13 months in a paid role related to the degree. The school also runs Architecture and Landscape Architecture degrees, not covered here.

2. How to apply and deadlines

• Route: course pages say applicants from outside the UK can apply through UCAS, directly on the university's website or through an in-country representative; students needing a visa can't study part time. The international applications page says undergraduates can apply through an official agency partner or through UCAS.
• Deadline: the pages read don't give a deadline for 2027 entry. For UCAS applications check the UCAS date; for direct applications ask international@gre.ac.uk.
• Greenwich sends an offer or conditional offer based on your documents. If you don't meet direct entry requirements, the University of Greenwich International College (UGIC) runs foundation courses.

3. Portfolio

• Both courses say suitable applicants will be required to submit a portfolio.
• For Animation, the portfolio should show your passion for storytelling and animation; no animation experience is needed.
• The number of pieces, format and submission method aren't published; follow the university's instructions when contacted, or ask international admissions.

4. Entry requirements

General: 112 UCAS points for both courses, from A-Levels, BTECs or other qualifications with UCAS points. Eligible UK applicants can receive a contextual offer up to 16 points lower. Applicants with professional qualifications or four years of full-time work are considered individually.

Students from China (China page, standard requirements for most courses):

• Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with an average of 70%; Gaokao with an average of 65% (the page lists them side by side without saying whether both are needed, so check before applying)
• Year 2 entry: two years of a four-year bachelor's degree with 70%; Year 3 entry: three years with 70%

Students from Canada (Canada page):

• BC: High School Graduation Diploma with at least 75% in five Grade 12 subjects, preferably grade B
• Ontario: OSSD with 70% in six 4U or 4M courses
• Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and others: 75% in five Grade 12 subjects; Quebec: DEC with 70% plus IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each skill)
• Canadian nationals are exempt from IELTS (except graduates of a Quebec university)

English: the English requirements page asks BA students for IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill; these two courses aren't among the exceptions.

Course pages also have a country-by-country entry requirements selector that loads after the page; this guide hasn't read it. The country pages say some courses may differ, so check the course page.

5. Fees and scholarships

• Tuition: the 2027/28 fee is listed as "to be confirmed"; for 2026/27 both courses charged international students £17,975 a year.
• Extra costs: course pages say architecture, landscape and design students produce large-format plots and models, with printing up to about £250 a year and model making about £100.
• Scholarships: the China and Canada pages say eligible students can apply for a scholarship or bursary worth up to £5,000 towards tuition. The scholarships page sections read didn't list one for international undergraduates; ask international admissions.

6. Transfers and advanced entry

• Course pages accept transfers from students who have already studied one or two years (Level 4 or 5) of a relevant course elsewhere.
• For Chinese university students, see the Year 2 and Year 3 requirements above.

7. Checklist by background

Students at high schools in China:

• Certificate 70% and Gaokao 65%; IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill
• Apply through UCAS, the university's website or an official representative; prepare a portfolio

Students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver):

• BC: 75% in five Grade 12 subjects, preferably B grades
• Canadian nationals are generally exempt from IELTS
• Prepare a portfolio; 2026/27 fees were £17,975 a year

Transfer students:

• With one or two years of a relevant course, apply to transfer into Year 2 or 3

Sources: University of Greenwich, Undergraduate courses A–Z; BA Graphic and Digital Design (2027/28); BA Graphic and Digital Design (2026/27); BA Animation (2027/28); BA Animation (2026/27); Entry requirements for China; Entry requirements for Canada; English language requirements; International applications; Scholarships and bursaries. Course details are for 2027/28 entry; 2027/28 fees are not yet published, so fees shown are for 2026/27. Check Greenwich for the latest details.