Overview

Develop the creative and technical skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced, ever-evolving animation industry. Build a strong foundation while shaping your own specialism and career goals.

In Year 1, you focus on the core principles of animation alongside CG fundamentals, visual development, rigging and motion capture. In Year 2, you deepen your skills in character animation and motion design. Choose from optional modules in 2D animation or performance capture, tailoring your learning to your interests. In Years 2 and 3, you collaborate across disciplines, reflecting real-world studio practice.

During this Animation (Hons) (with Foundation Year) course from Teesside University you'll work on immersive games, motion graphics, feature film sequences or short films –developing creative, production and teamwork skills in line with industry expectations.

Career opportunities

Graduates are working in major studios around the world including Rockstar Games, The Imaginarium Studios and Industrial Light & Magic. They have worked on feature films including Spiderman Far From Home, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Deadpool 3, and on AAA games including Red Dead Redemption II, Spiderman: Hidden Agenda and Baldur's Gate.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

2D Digital Art

Case Studies

Creativity and Design

2D Animated Performance

Animation and Motion Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Any combination of level 3 qualifications. Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.

They may also be able to help you meet the entry requirements through our Winter and Summer University short courses.

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Tuition Fees

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17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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