Overview

The Illustration and Animation (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University , with an emphasis on digital platforms, as well as more traditional forms of illustration, embraces ongoing developments in the way illustration is practiced, no longer confined to the page, but inhabiting a dynamic, three-dimensional digital world.

Quick Facts:

Built on a foundation of narrative, drawing and image-making, the fundamental skills of illustration and animation are taught through a variety of mediums. You’ll benefit from studio-based learning, industry partnerships and be encouraged to publish your work throughout your studies.
You’ll study in their unique studio system in East London and make use of an unrivalled range of creative facilities to make your work — including photographic studios, printmaking, ceramics and woodworking studios, and technology including 3-D printing, Risograph printing and laser-cutting.

Career opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the degree, you’ll be equipped with the skills and attributes required to succeed in the complex and diverse world of illustration in the design and visual communication industries.
Possible career destinations include publishing, editorial, graphic design, advertising, web-design, authorship and self-publication, concept design, film and theatre and freelance/commission-based illustration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical and Contextual Studies 2 (Visual Communication)

Skills and Enquiry

Voice and Vision

Work Ready Level 5

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

City of London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Graphic Design Animation View 110 other Bachelors in Animation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

A minimum of grades BBC, one of which should come from a relevant subject area in the arts, humanities or social sciences (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification in a relevant art and design subject)
A portfolio ready for review

GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above

Suitable applicants living in the UK will be invited to a portfolio interview. Applicants living outside the UK will be required to submit a portfolio of work via email.

Physical portfolio

If you are coming in person to your interview we strongly suggest bringing a physical portfolio of work.
Sketchbooks – we love to see your sketchbooks with ideas and notes, even if they are messy.

Digital Portfolio

If you are submitting an online application, please follow these guidelines.
Scans or photographs demonstrating items from the list above.
Storyboarding for motion-based work.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21000 GBP / year

≈ 21000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-Time:

UK: £2,445 per 30 credits

Int: £4,875 per 30 credit

Living costs

City of London

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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