Bachelor of Animation

Qualification: Bachelor
NZQF level: 7
Duration: 3 years (plus optional Honours year)
Indicative fees: NZ$12,000/yr
Location: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch (NZ campuses)
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Domestic: NCEA UE or equivalent CIE/IB (preferably 24 NCEA L3 credits in art/design/tech) plus portfolio, OR completion of Yoobee's Diploma in Animation Level 5. Discretionary admission for 16-20yr olds with significant Year 12 achievement or foundation programme plus portfolio/industry experience. Special admission for over 20yrs NZ residents with relevant experience and portfolio/industry experience. International students must be at least 18 years old.

English requirements

IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)

TOEFL iBT 79

“IELTS (Academic) Test: Score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5; TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 79, or higher (with a writing score of 18); TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT): Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE); University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: FCE or CAE with a score of 52, or higher; NZCEL: Level 4, with the Academic endorsement”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Yoobee Colleges before applying.