Program Overview

Overview

Key features

• A cohesive joint study programme
• Live projects integrated into year-long modules of study
• On-campus access to industry-standard software and motion capture facilities
• Programme of guest lectures and events
• Live brief collaboration with publishers
• Opportunity to travel to destinations in mainland Europe
• Introduction to exhibition practice through illustration fairs, card sales and exhibitions
• Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

• 104 UCAS Tariff points
• The normal minimum entry requirement for undergraduate degree courses is the possession of 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) and a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications).
• T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course.

Other information

• If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office.
• Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from the UCAS website.

Course content

Year 1

• Mandatory:
  • Drawing for Illustrators
  • Image and text
  • Animation Practices
  • Concept Art Practices
• Optional:
  • Illustration: Digital Processes
  • Illustrations and Printmaking

Year 2

• Mandatory:
  • Animation Production: Narrative Workflows
• Optional:
  • Animation Techniques and Practices
  • Stop Motion
  • Music Video Production
  • Experimental Film Production
  • Visual Statement
  • Illustration Forms and Genres
  • Location drawing and Reportage

Year 3

• Mandatory:
  • Animation Negotiated Production 2
  • Contemporary Practice
• Optional:
  • Animation Negotiated Production 3
  • Pre-Production Practices
  • Animation Specialist Development
  • Professional Practice
  • Final Research Project
  • Contemporary Practice
  • Authorial Practice
  • Negotiated Project
  • Negotiated Project 1

Teaching and assessment

• Animation at Worcester encompasses 2D traditional and digital animation, stop motion and claymation and 3D CGI for games, animation and film.
• Students also gain skills in editing, sound, compositing, concept art for games and animation, VFX techniques and creative concept generation.
• The course thus aims to offer you the realistic prospect of graduating as a competent practitioner in all areas of this still developing discipline.
• Alongside placing strong emphasis on nurturing your practice as an animator, it supports you to gain solid, foundational understanding of relevant history and theory.
• It integrates live projects into year-long modules of study to enable you to experience real, studio-based production in support of your preparation for professional work.

Careers

• Animators and illustrators are increasingly in demand as the media industries expand.
• You will find career opportunities in animation production and in professional illustration fields including newspapers and magazines, books, advertising, exhibiting independent work, television and the internet.
• Graduates will also find career opportunities in television motion graphics, graphic design, story writing, studio management, the games industry, compositing, special effects and advertising.

Fees and funding

Full-time tuition fees

• UK and EU students: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International students: £16,700 per year (2025/26)

Part-time tuition fees

• UK and EU students: £1,190.83 per 15-credit module, £1,587.77 per 20-credit module, £2,381.66 per 30-credit module, £3,175.55 per 40-credit module, £3,572.50 per 45-credit module and £4,763.32 per 60 credit module (2025/26)
• International students: Not specified

Additional costs

• Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying.
• The amounts vary between courses.
• If your course offers a placement opportunity, you may need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Accommodation

• Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience.
• Our halls of residence are home to friendly student communities, making them great places to live and study.
• We have over 1,000 rooms across our range of student halls.
• With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Halls' at £131 per week to 'Ensuite Premium Halls' at £228 per week (2025/26 prices).