Animation (with placement year)

Our specialist course is designed for passionate students focussing 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.

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 serious play and experimentation. Our hands-on programme nurtures creative collaboration at course level and across subject areas at the University. This can include live briefs and commercial or 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. Utilising our established industry contacts, representatives from global brands such as Aardman Animation, Mackinnon and Saunders, Blue Zoo, Warner Media, and Golden Wolf as well as independent animators Richard Pickersgill, Amanda Thomas, Bianca Ansems,Maryam Mohajer and Laura Tofarides have inspired previous degree cohorts.

Wherever possible, we encourage you to gain real-world experiences. We support you to network, collaborate, and find new career opportunities and clients, giving you the edge when seeking employment in this rapidly evolving industry.

*The placement year is subject to approval.