Anglia Ruskin University

Animation and Illustration (BA)

Anglia Ruskin University

Degree:Bachelor; Honours; Co-op
Field of Study:Animation, Interactive Tech., Video Graphics and Special Effects
Illustration
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $34,344

£18,400 International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)

You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter



Careers:AnimatorsVideo Game Level DesignerVideo Game Designers

Description:

Explore a variety of animation and illustration methods and media, including puppet making and stop-motion animation, traditional 2D animation, digital 2D and 3D animation, character and graphic novel design.

With guidance and support from dedicated industry professionals, you’ll develop your technical skills and a personal language within animation.

You’ll learn the entire creative process from observational drawing and research to storyboarding to editing and sound design, so that you can best bring your characters and stories to life.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    • 112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include an Art, Design or Media subject at A level or equivalent level.
    • 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.

    See entry requirements here.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio

    You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 08, 2026