BA (Hons) Animation at Teesside University

Programme overview

A BA (Hons) building creative and technical skills for the animation industry in film, TV and games. Students use studios, a performance-capture stage, LED wall and immersive experience space.

Department: Animation, Concept Art & Visual Effects | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional work placement); part-time up to 6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers animation principles, CG essentials, technical animation (rigging, motion capture, visual effects) and visual development for the moving image. Year 2 covers animation and motion design, character and creature animation, ethical AI-assisted creativity, and an optional 2D animated performance or facial and performance capture module, plus Journeyman and Moviola team projects. The final year includes the AVFX Project and Creative Industry Briefs, with an optional placement year.

Career pathways

Graduates work at studios including Rockstar Games, The Imaginarium Studios and Industrial Light & Magic, on feature films and AAA games.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112 UCAS points, plus a portfolio if Level 3 qualifications do not include a creative subject such as art, design, drawing, animation or games art/design. The portfolio should show fundamental drawing skills such as life and observational drawing. Credit transfer is possible for Level 4 or higher credits in a related subject. Summer and Winter University modules may help applicants meet the requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional work placement); part-time up to 6 years

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