Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Undergraduate courses

Animation BA (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

Add to favourites
Sheffield Hallam University

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information


Course summary

- Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation.- Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film.- Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers.- Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this practical animation course. You graduate with the experience to enter the animation industry, or in a wide range of other creative sectors.


How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.At every level of the course, you will have the opportunity to engage with live projects set by Animation studios in collaboration with professionals. You can apply to access placements, volunteering opportunities, workshops on professional skills, internships, and work experience engaging with the employability team. Our lecturers are passionate about what they do and are involved in current research and personal practice. This means you may have the opportunity to engage with, and apply, research-based knowledge to real-world projects, making you stand out to employers. Some of the course briefs are designed and delivered in collaboration with industry. We provide relevant learning opportunities for students to thrive in creative industries.Throughout the course you will experience a range of teaching methods, from specialist workshops in bespoke studios, to lectures and seminars, individual tutorials, and group work. You will be able to develop your own area of interest and specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project piece (including 2D drawn, stop motion or 3D CGI animation).You learn through:- coursework- portfolios- projects- written reports- peer critique groups


Applied learning

You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.


Live projects

You will work on industry briefs in collaboration with Animation Studios and learn to respond to clients’ feedback.


Field trips

We tend to engage yearly with the Manchester Animation Festival providing individual tickets to all students at no additional cost. We also provide other opportunities to engage with other film festivals such as Aesthetica in York as well as the Children’s Media Conference, and Doc Fest.Networking opportunitiesWe arrange animation seminars and guest lectures by industry experts. Our industry links include Double Negative, Frame Store, MacKinnon and Saunders, Cartoon Saloon, Finger Industries, Flickermill, Grizzle, Jellyfish Animation, and Kerrupt Animation.


Competitions

In your third year you will have the opportunity to submit your work for the Nick Park Award, an annual competition exclusive to Sheffield Hallam students which is judged by the team at Aardman Animation. You may also have the chance to enter other prestigious competitions, such as the annual Royal Television Society Yorkshire Student Television awards, where our students have won multiple prizes.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,655per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

Choose a qualification

QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112 - 120

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:BBC-BBB at A Level.DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.Merit overall from a T Level QualificationA combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

VIEW MORE
Email

Do you need to know more?

Ask a question directly and subscribe to this university

REQUEST INFO

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, England

VIEW PROFILE
Sheffield is a diverse student city in the centre of the UK and home to over 60,000 students from all over the world.
Sheffield Hallam's relationships with top international companies helps students access internships and build connections for their future career.
Sheffield Hallam offers a range of scholarships and funding support to help towards the cost of studying in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    29th out of 84

    75th out of 117 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    127 53%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    31st

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    17th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    120 53%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    59th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    57th

    41

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!