🇮🇪Ireland · Griffith College
BA (Hons) in Animation
Bachelor’s · Full Time · On Campus · 3 years · Intakes: September
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €13,500Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€13,500
৳1,899,720 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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Official Griffith College site
At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameBA (Hons) in Animation
LevelBachelor's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – Pulse College, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Duration3 years
IntakesSeptember
DisciplineAnimation, Games & Visual Effects
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Academic and Interview Requirements
- An international school-leaving qualification equivalent to two H5 and four O6/H7 grades, including Mathematics and English or Irish
- Every applicant must pass an assessed interview with the Programme Director at Pulse College
Note
The programme page requires an assessed interview but does not list an admission portfolio. Applicants should follow any additional material request issued by Griffith or Pulse after application.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other standardized admission test is required. The assessed programme interview is mandatory.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | No band below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 60 | No section below 12 |
| PTE Academic | 46 | No band below 36 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105–115 | No band below 95 |
Notes
- These scores are published on the official BA (Hons) in Animation programme page. The full score and every component minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: The programme page displays the legacy 0–120 scale. For tests taken from 26 January 2026, Griffith’s current central table uses the revised 1–6 scale; applicants should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not normally available; non-native English speakers must submit an accepted English-language result.
Funding
Scholarships
The Griffith Global Excellence Scholarship can provide a 50% tuition reduction to exceptional non-EU applicants when open.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP, as admission remains subject to interview scheduling, available places and sufficient Irish study-visa processing time.
- Published non-EU tuition is €13,500 per year. A €250 academic administration fee, 2% learner protection charge and €200 final-year QQI award fee may apply; the offer letter controls the final payable amount.
- The course is delivered with Pulse College in Smithfield and covers 2D and 3D animation, modelling, texturing, compositing, storyboarding, concept art, game environments, rigging, lighting and professional practice.
- Applicants should submit photo ID, school transcripts and certificates, English evidence and any documents requested for the interview. Griffith College controls admission; Irish authorities control visa and immigration decisions.
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