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Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Animation

University of Dundee - City Campus

UK,Scotland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 22,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 18,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Nethergate Dundee Scotland, UK DD1 4HN

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Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Animation

Program Overview

At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.

Our course is constantly developing to reflect an ever-changing industry, requiring graduates with new skills in new processes and software all the time. With graduate credits in Game of Thrones, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney Channel, our course is recognised for graduates who have the skills employers need.

Each student has their own workspace in our vibrant, friendly, industrious studios.

Subjects taught:

Principles of character animation (2D and 3D)
Narrative structure and storyboarding
Character development and design
Concept and production design
Life drawing
Acting
Production scheduling

As you progress you will specialise in one part of animation production, such as 3D modelling and texturing, rigging, lighting and compositing, 2D layout and backgrounds, and 2D or 3D effects animation. Industry speakers and mentors will help you to develop your ideas. You will work in teams, bringing your specialist skills together to create short films that showcase your abilities, as well as individual showreels that demonstrate your highly employable skills.

Our art facilities include:

Animation studios
Labs with 3D software such as Maya and ZBrush
Labs with software such as TV Paint, Photoshop, and After Effects
Green screen studio
Drama studio

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
jan 2025		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Dundee - City Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 64.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are in-demand and are known for their professional team working skills, creativity, and technical proficiency. They have been employed all over the world in a variety of specialist positions in the animation, games, and VFX sectors, including:

Concept artists
Animators
Storyboard artists
Directors
VFX artists
3D modellers
Riggers
Lighting artists

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.

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