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Bachelor of Illustration and Animation

University of East London

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Illustration and Animation course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Illustration and Animation. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
  • Design and media.

Career outcomes

  • Publishing
  • Editorial illustration
  • Authorship and self-publication
  • Character illustration
  • Freelance animator
  • Studio-based animator

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time programme
  • Modules listed for 2026/27. Year 1: Critical and Contextual Studies 1 (Visual Communication)
  • Message and Meaning
  • Skills and Principles. Year 2: Critical and Contextual Studies 2 (Visual Communication)
  • Skills and Enquiry
  • Voice and Vision. Year 3: Critical and Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Visual Communication)
  • Major Project: Illustration and Animation
  • Skills and Innovation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • International qualifications equivalent to UK undergraduate entry
  • Usually 12-13 years of schooling
  • From a recognised institution or awarding body
  • Course pages set the offer (for example 112 UCAS points standard on Business Management BSc) and some courses need specific subjects
  • A portfolio or an interview
  • Source: UEL international entry requirements page and course pages.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels (12-13 years of schooling, Recognised institution/awarding body), Some courses need subjects, Portfolio, Audition or interview.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements
  2. English test score and deadline on the course page and the international entry requirements page. Apply direct from the UEL site (free of charge)
  3. Through UCAS
  4. or Common App for North American undergraduates. Check your email or UCAS portal for the offer. Accept through the Applicant Portal and pay the tuition fee deposit (amount in your offer) or submit a sponsor guarantee letter. Complete any further assessment and receive your CAS. Apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds. Attend induction week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,020 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,150 GBP

Program details

CampusDocklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD
Faculty or schoolSchool of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
DepartmentArchitecture & Visual Arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteThe university offers international scholarships commonly ranging from 500 to 5000 GBP. Eligibility depends on course, Campus, Fee status, and conditions of the current award cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.