Animation (Hons), Bachelor | University of Dundee | Dundee, United Kingdom
36 months
Duration
21900 GBP/year
1820 GBP/year
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The BDes in Animation (Hons) from University of Dundee is a narrative-driven course focusing on characters and storytelling, where you will learn 2D and 3D animation techniques.

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Overview

The BDes in Animation (Hons) from University of Dundee  is constantly developing to reflect an ever-changing industry, requiring graduates with new skills in new processes and software all the time. With graduate credits in Game of Thrones, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney Channel, the course is recognised for graduates who have the skills employers need.

At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.

Each student has their own workspace in vibrant, friendly, industrious studios.

Subjects taught:

  • principles of character animation (2D and 3D)
  • narrative structure and storyboarding
  • character development and design
  • concept and production design
  • life drawing
  • acting
  • production scheduling

As you progress you will specialise in one part of animation production, such as 3D modelling and texturing, rigging, lighting and compositing, 2D layout and backgrounds, and 2D or 3D effects animation. Industry speakers and mentors will help you to develop your ideas. You will work in teams, bringing your specialist skills together to create short films that showcase your abilities, as well as individual showreels that demonstrate your highly employable skills.

The art facilities include:

  • animation studios
  • labs with 3D software such as Maya and ZBrush
  • labs with software such as TV Paint, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • green screen studio
  • drama studio

Careers and opportunities 

Graduates are in-demand and are known for their professional team working skills, creativity, and technical proficiency. They have been employed all over the world in a variety of specialist positions in the animation, games, and VFX sectors.

Graduates have credits on animated and live action feature films such as:

  • Wreck it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
  • Klaus (2019)
  • Wolfwalkers (2020)
  • Detective Pikachu (2019)
  • Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
  • Avengers: End Game (2019)
  • Aladdin (2019)

Games such as:

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  • Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (2018)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018)
  • The Last of Us II (2019)

TV shows such as:

  • Game of Thrones Season 8 (2019)
  • Outlander Season 4 (2019)
  • Happy! Season 2 (2019)

Kids TV shows such as

  • Nella the Princess Knight (2019)
  • My Little Pony (2019)
  • others for the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and CBeebies

Programme Structure

Modules include:

  • Idea Generation and Communication
  • Communication Design Context 
  • Structure and Narrative
  • Communication Design Practices
  • Specialist Skills, Collaboration and Professional Practice in the Animation Pipeline

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • BTEC: A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM
  • GCE-A Level: ABB
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points
  • Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with BB at Advanced Higher
  • SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: BB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher
  • SQA Higher National: A recognised Foundation Course or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
  • Welsh Baccalaureate: A-levels in appropriate subjects at AB

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    21900 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 21900 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    1820 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
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Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
09 Nov 2024
Go City Education Scholarship
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Go City
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
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DashTickets Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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ACES Education Fund
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1652 GBP
Deadline
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
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Simmons and Fletcher
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
1st Formations Business Scholarship
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1st Formations
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Various benefits
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25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
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Salvado Law
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Grant
500 USD
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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Grant
1000 GBP
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Pearl Lemon Scholarship
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Pearl Lemon
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1000 USD
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Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
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1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
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965 USD
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750 USD
Deadline
23 Nov 2024
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
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