Animation (with placement year) - BA (Hons)

Our course is designed for passionate students focussed on a career in animation production. Join others who share your ambition of becoming a professional animator across film, TV, games or other creative industries. Starting from a broad base you will study practical and technical skills across a range of traditional and digital animation media. By gaining a solid grounding in animation and related theories and concepts, you can make an informed choice as you begin to specialise in a chosen area. Learning is reinforced by play and experimentation. Our hands-on programme nurtures creative collaboration at course level and with other subject areas at the University. This can include live briefs and international competitions, helping you apply and develop your specialism within animation. The careers focussed elements of the course are vital in giving you a broad understanding of the sector. We encourage you to gain real-world experiences and support you to network, collaborate, and find new career opportunities and clients, giving you the edge when seeking employment in this rapidly evolving and dynamic industry.