Animation

University of Brighton

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Film studiesPhotography

Animation BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Brighton, based in Brighton, taught full-time over 3 years. Typical A-level entry is BBB - BCC.

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Become a highly skilled animator ready for a rewarding creative career on this practice-based Animation degree course.

You will learn screen-based 2D and 3D animation, as well as motion graphics, title sequences, narrative and video editing for promotional design, infographics and music promotion.

We place an emphasis on creative and imaginative outcomes and embrace alternative and innovative approaches to construction, visualisation and interaction.

Our connections with local media organisations mean there are exciting opportunities available for work experience, field trips, collaboration and live projects.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- We take an experimental approach and blur the boundaries between digital and analogue processes.

- You will be learning in a city with a thriving digital industry with opportunities for building connections.

- We integrate theory and practice, so you graduate with a strong foundation in both fields.

- During your degree you will explore a range of design approaches.

- Your lecturers are a team of industry professionals.

- You will use specialist software and equipment.

- There is an emphasis on storytelling through imaginative projects using linear and non-linear narratives.

- Animation is explored in response to contemporary culture and society.

- There are opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines including music, sound art and design.

- A placement in your final year – our media students have carried out placements in organisations including Ricochet, BBC Good Food and Olive Magazine, Absolute Radio, Brighton and Hove Green Party, Lowkey Films, Bauer Media and Brighton Dome.

- Opportunities to exhibit work and the end of the degree you participate in the graduate show, a large-scale exhibition.

- Follow our course on Instagram: @animationbrighton

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM - MMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Brighton
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography