Animation is collaborative. Within a strong ‘studio’ culture, you’ll be encouraged to learn together with your fellow students - and students on different courses across the university - as you develop your unique animation voice. You’ll use your initiative and develop practical skills as you work on projects, from concept to final completion and distribution. You’ll also be able take full advantage of the resources available across all of our campuses, including audio recording suites, film and television studios and high-end computing spaces.

You’ll be shown how to research and come up with creative concepts and ideas for both wider audiences and niche markets, and you’ll learn how to overcome obstacles as you bring your ideas to life through the production process.

With guidance from both industry professionals and experienced tutors, you’ll learn and develop the core skills of animation, as well as more advanced skills to take your ideas to the next level.

Work placements, industry links and internships

We have links with a variety of companies, including specialists in web and digital design, media and animation. During your portfolio project, you'll be specifically asked to engage with external clients and organisations.

We draw on a diverse network of industry partners and collaborate with a range of animation companies in Bath, Bristol and beyond. Our students are invited to work on exciting projects, and benefit from creating their own professional network during the course.

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

• A Level - grades BCC-CCC including a Grade C in Art and Design or related subject.
• BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) to Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) in a related subject, or evidence of experience in Art and Design
• T Levels – grade Merit-Pass (C+) preferred in a relevant subject.
• International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 27 points are required in addition to a HL Art subject at grade 6.
• Access to HE courses - typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher) together with evidence of experience in Art and Design.