Animation and Games Art BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Develop key digital skills in 2D and 3D animation. Learn the core principles of character-led animation. Gain expertise in industry-standard software, learning traditional and new animation techniques. Become industry-ready and unlock your potential to work on the next big animated movie or game.** The animation, games and visual effects (VFX) industries are always searching for new talent. BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art allows you to explore and develop both traditional and new ...Read more


Develop key digital skills in 2D and 3D animation. Learn the core principles of character-led animation. Gain expertise in industry-standard software, learning traditional and new animation techniques. Become industry-ready and unlock your potential to work on the next big animated movie or game.

The animation, games and visual effects (VFX) industries are always searching for new talent. BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art allows you to explore and develop both traditional and new techniques, learning key digital skills in 2D and 3D as well as the core principles of character-led animation.You'll have the opportunity to work on industry-led briefs and entries for festivals and competitions such as Encounters, RTS awards, 11 Second Club and E4 Stings. We’re affiliated with Game Republic too, it's all part of our commitment to help you become industry ready.We place Animation and Games Art within the broader context of design to help you keep your career options open. You will also have the creative freedom and flexibility to develop your specific areas of interest, gaining transferable skills crucial for employability.If you have previously studied an HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or started a degree elsewhere in a relevant subject you may gain direct entry to join this course at Stage 2 or 3.

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Art & Design
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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95%
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Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£17,000
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Alok
23 Nov 23

As an international student I feel so comfortable to study in the university as the tutors as well as the students are really supportive and helpful. Also the sources which is..Read more

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Alicja
22 Nov 23

A nice study space that we are free to use outside of class time..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£16,500 per year

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£16,500 per year

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£16500 Per year

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Alok
23 Nov 23
Animation and Games Art BA (Hons)
As an international student I feel so comfortable to study in the university as the tutors as well as the students are really supportive and helpful. Also the sources which is...
Read more
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Alicja
22 Nov 23
Animation and Games Art BA (Hons)
A nice study space that we are free to use outside of class time...
Read more
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