Arts & Humanities
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September 2026
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about drawing? Full of creative ideas? Illustration and Design will cultivate your talents. We encourage you to push the boundaries of illustration, blending traditional techniques with computer technology, such as virtual reality and 3D design. You can also combine illustration with other areas, including animation, graphics, advertising, 3D illustration, and web design.
Department: Art and Design | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
You’ll explore design principles, printmaking, and drawing in your first year, before pursuing a specialist study of illustration during your second and final year. You’ll perfect your craft alongside experienced academics who are all practising professionals at the cutting edge of their field, bringing their industry insights and experience directly into their teaching.
Throughout the course you’ll build and develop a creative, industry-ready portfolio that will help launch your career as an illustrator or graphic designer, or any other role where these creative skills are needed.
Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Portfolio requirements; We'd like to see evidence of your creative potential. You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work. Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips: Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work; Display a range of styles and techniques; Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source
International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source
Intake: September 2026
Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/ba-hons-illustration-design#apply
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
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