Animation BA (Hons) at Coventry University

This course combines creativity and motion, helping you develop the skills to turn your ideas into animated visual content. This course explores animation through historical, contemporary and global perspectives, combining traditional and digital techniques. You'll have the opportunity to develop inclusive visual storytelling and build a versatile portfolio that reflects industry-relevant skills.

Faculty: Art, Design and Fashion  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Hack Lab and Creative Play, Interactive Narratives and Immersive Experiences, Concept Development, Prototyping and Design, Skills Lab. Year two: Applying Animation Principles, External Practice, The Creature Workshop, Environment Design and Storytelling. Final year: Animation Research and Development, Animate: Industry Practice and Professional Development, Animate: Collaboration and Exploration, Animate: Animation Application.

Career pathways

Graduates could be expected to work as animators, graphic novel artists, environment artists and storyboard artists as well as pursuing careers in teaching and study at postgraduate level. In the past, graduates have returned to share their experiences and advice as visiting lecturers and have continued to support the next generation of Animation students.

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