Eastern Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Animation
- Campus
- Hawke's Bay
Bachelor of Animation
Bachelor of Animation is a good fit for students who want to build capability in 2D animation production; studio practice; technical animation skills; professional workflows. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to 2d animator and production roles in animation studios and creative industries.
- Qualification level
- Bachelor
- Field
- Design & Media
- Typical duration
- 3 years full-time
- Study destinations
- 4
- Partner offerings
- 10
Course overview
Why study Bachelor of Animation?
- 2D animation production
- Studio practice
- Technical animation skills
- Professional workflows.
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to 2d animator and production roles in animation studios and creative industries.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- 2D animator and production roles in animation studios and creative industries
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Bachelor of Animation?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in New Zealand
Grace partners offering this course
1 Grace partner option currently shown.
Destination context
Why study Animation in New Zealand?
Compact tertiary system with universities, institutes/polytechnics and applied learning options; many programmes emphasise practical and industry learning.
2D animation production; studio practice; technical animation skills; professional workflows
View official destination sourceEligibility
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in NZD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- NZ$850
- Official financial capacity reference
- NZ$20,000
Per year for tertiary/English/non-compulsory study; or NZD 1,667 per month if under 1 year. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Full medical and travel insurance required/acceptable to provider
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
Immigration New Zealand says apply at least 3 months before planned travel; busiest period is October–March.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Bachelor of Animation?
Bachelor of Animation is a good fit for students who want to build capability in 2D animation production; studio practice; technical animation skills; professional workflows. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to 2d animator and production roles in animation studios and creative industries.
What will I learn?
2D animation production; studio practice; technical animation skills; professional workflows
What careers can this course support?
2D animator and production roles in animation studios and creative industries Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 3 years full-time. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
10 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 4 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
1 verified intake pattern is represented in current provider evidence.
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