Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration (with Foundation Year) in Cambridge United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
|
Cambridge United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,700
(c. USD22,638.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Develop into a proficient and adaptable 2D or 3D animator with specialized training in visual storytelling and illustration at Cambridge School of Art, transforming your artistic vision into a successful animation and illustration career. Our BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration program bridges the gap between animation and illustration, equipping you to craft sequential narratives through diverse techniques—from cutting-edge 2D digital animation and industry-standard 3D CGI to interactive approaches and traditional handcrafted imagery.
You'll cultivate artistic vision, technical expertise, and a distinctive creative voice in animation, while also mastering sequential storytelling for graphic novels, with an emphasis on illustration and design principles.
A key advantage is receiving dedicated time and mentorship from practicing animation and illustration professionals committed to nurturing your artistic growth. Alongside frequent industry guest lectures to spark creativity, your final year includes personalized guidance from an assigned industry mentor. At Cambridge School of Art, you'll explore, innovate, take creative risks, solve problems, and bring your ideas to life.
While developing a signature visual aesthetic, you'll master essential fundamentals: observational drawing, animation principles using professional software like TVPaint and Maya, and compelling narrative development through motion graphics. ARU students benefit from continuous career support including the Creative Industries placement module, with an optional placement year available. You'll also tackle real-world projects for industry clients—past collaborators include Curveball Media and Allia Future, with recent student projects featuring animated promotional content for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's Chelsea Flower Show partnership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Tuition
GBP
16,700