Overview

Animation appears everywhere – in children’s TV and Films, computer games, advertisements, music videos, title sequences, special effects and experimental and short films. There is no limit to the variety of materials and methods that can be used to make animated films. Studying Animation (Hons) course at the Atlantic Technological University allows students to bring stories to life through art and technology, with film, gaming, and digital media opportunities.

Career

Successful graduates find themselves working in animation companies, the games industry, live-action or special effects, and advertising. They typically work as animators, 3D modelers or storyboard artists.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Enquiry

Communications & Creative Process

Art & Design History

Programme Fundamentals

Animation Principles

Narrative & Visual Storytelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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CAO normal closing date: 1st February
CAO late closing date: 1st May
Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May
Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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70

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3.5

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

Animation View 12 other Bachelors in Animation in Ireland

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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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95

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70

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3.5

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PTE Academic

51

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement 6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include:
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Art or Design & Communication Graphics at O6/H7 or ePortfolio to be submitted
Maths not required
QQI/FET Major Award Required Any
LC Art or Design & Communication Graphics at O6/H7
or e-portfolio to be submitted
Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements Three Distinctions and Leaving Certificate Art or Design & Communication Graphics at O6/H7 or e-portfolio to be submitted
GCE/ A-level/ GCSE Entry Requirement 6 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects which must include:
2 A-levels at Grade C
and
4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C which must include:
English or Irish
and Art & Design or ePortfolio to be submitted
Portfolio Requirements If an applicant does not have Leaving Certificate Art or Design Communication Graphics, an ePortfolio will need to be submitted by 5pm on the 10th April after the CAO closing date for late applications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3819 EUR / year

≈ 3819 EUR / year

Additional Details

The Student Contribution Charge is €2,500.
Annual EU Tuition Fee €1,319

Living costs

Letterkenny

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / 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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