Overview
Through this Animation (Hons) programme from University of Portsmouth you’ll step into a growing creative industry, which includes film and TV animation, motion graphics, and illustration. Our degree covers both 2D and 3D filmmaking.
Work on various projects to learn about character animation and visual storytelling. Then, you can explore production, compositing, and editing.
You’ll also learn from professionals from all walks of the animation industry. Some have worked for Disney, Sony, and Cartoon Network. Others have led visual effects for popular films like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Chronicles of Narnia.
Animation is more than art and technology. At Portsmouth, you’ll also think about how media affects society and the ethical side of animation.
Career opportunities:
The UK’s animation industry creates pioneering content and visual effects worldwide for commercials, websites, games, and interactive technologies. Animations for events, concerts, theatre performances, and theme parks are also on the rise (Animation UK). With the rapid development of future technologies such as virtual, mixed, and augmented reality, animation continues to be a growing sector of the global media and entertainment market.
Upon completing our Animation degree course, you can be part of this vital industry that transcends all sectors.
Graduate roles
Our graduates have worked in a wide range of artistic roles, including:
animators
concept artists
directors
compositors
creative directors
art directors
modellers
user interface (UI) designers
post-production technical directors
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked at renowned companies such as:
Climax
Framestore
The Mill
Sony Pictures Animation
Kuju Games
Centroid 3d in Pinewood Studios
Cartoon Network
Graduate productions
Some of our alumni have worked on high-profile feature films and cartoons, including:
Avatar
Life of Pi
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland
The Amazing World of Gumball
Our in-faculty Creative Careers team has extensive recruitment experience and knows the creative sector well, making it easier for students to find placements within the creative industries.
They can guide you through every step of the application process, including:
Searching for the ideal job through their database of vacancies
Giving tips on how to write an interesting CV that will catch employers' attention, no matter the role
Organising mock interviews, so you can hone your technique and familiarise yourself with the recruitment environment
Writing your startup business proposal – if you're going down the self-employment route
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Animation Group Project: Production
- History and Theory of Animation
- Pre-Production Process
- Written Project
- Employment Preparation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Animation View 110 other Bachelors in Animation in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent
This should include an Art and Design qualification.
Applicants without an Art and Design qualification will be asked to provide a portfolio.
T-levels - Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 24
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17900 GBP / year≈ 17900 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
EU students – £10,300 a year (including EU Scholarship)
Living costs
Portsmouth
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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