BA (Hons) Animation and Game Design at University of East London

Discover where animation and games collide and build the creative and technical skills to work across both fields. You'll develop your practice from the first year through studio-based projects, industry briefs and collaborative work. Graduates will have a professional portfolio, showreel and the industry insight to pursue creative careers across animation, games and related industries.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries  |  Department: Department of Media  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You’ll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Modules include Animation Principles and Sound Design, Storytelling for Animation and Games, Concept Art, Animation and Games Technology, Law, Ethics and Regulation, Embarking on Professional Development (Mental Wealth), Animation and Games Pipeline, Animation, Games and Concept Art Project.

Career pathways

Animation and Game Design graduates can pursue careers across the creative industries, including animation, games, film, television and digital media. Game designer, narrative designer, level designer and systems designer Graduates have gone on to work at studios including BlinkInk and Passion Pictures, and at independent studios in the UK and internationally.

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