Animation BA (Hons)

Created in conjunction with industry leaders, the course is taught by practising professionals whove worked on animation projects for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Dreamworks, Aardman Animation and Sony Computer Entertainment.

Our Film Production & Photography courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction and career prospects by the Guardian University Guide 2022.

Working in our industry-spec animation studios, youuse the latest industry-standard animation equipment, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony and Wacom Cintiqs.

Youhave the freedom to develop your own style and career path. Learning from award-winning animators youdevelop the skills you need to flourish in this rapidly-changing industry. Youalso have the opportunity to visit animation studios and festivals in Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff, London and France allowing you to network and showcase your work with animation professionals.

Study style

Consisting of 80% practice and 20% theory, the course is built around workshops and portfolio development. Yoube able to work on live projects and industry-led work experience placements. Previous partners have included the BBC, A Productions, Aardman, Rumpus, Reflective Films and The Annecy Animation Festival.

In your final year youattend 2 full-day workshops in the Aardman Animation studios in Bristol arranged by the Aardman Academy and taught by Aardmans world-class in-house talent.

• Animation Director
• Technical Director
• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Production Designer
• CG Modeller
• Model Maker
• Render Wrangler
• Layout Artist
• Storyboard Artist
• Digital Background or Matte Painter
• Concept Artist
• Illustrator
• VFX Artist
• Compositor
• Digital Prep Artist
• Pre-Vis Artist
• Roto Artist
• Match Move Artist
• Animation Production Manager
• Animation Production Coordinator
• Production Runner
• Producer.

• Read the course information online and check out the course modules (classes).
• Check out the international events including virtual talks and taster sessions as well as our physical events and fairs in various countries.
• Chat to a current student online.
• Meet with one of our regional representatives, or contact our Admissions Team to learn more about our courses.

You’ll need to check the course page and your country page to ensure you hold the necessary qualifications. You’ll also need to check that you meet the English Language requirements.

Some courses require an interview, audition or the submission of a portfolio containing examples of your work as part of the application process. Visit our Interviews and requirements page to find out more.

There are several options available to you when it comes to making your application:

• Contact one of our agents in your country for support with the application process.
• Contact a regional representatives in the International Team to apply directly.
• Apply via UCAS, the UK Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.

The university accepts applications on a rolling basis, with no firm deadline to apply. However, please note that some courses are competitive with places filling up quickly, so we recommend applying as early as possible. You should be aware that students requiring a student visa to travel to the UK for their course are bound by CAS request deadlines.