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Study Animation at Arts University Bournemouth

Our animation courses

A creative degree is about you and the world we live in. It's about how you want the world to look, sound, feel, show and inspire. It's about equipping you with the skills you need to get the job you want, so that you can thrive in today's world.

Take a look at our animation courses below and begin your creative journey today.

BA (Hons) Animation Production

This course explores the whole production process, and techniques from traditional 2D drawn animation to stop-motion

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BA (Hons) Illustration

Study Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Study Graphic Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days.

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BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

Study Games Art and Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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BA (Hons) Fine Art

Be part of an exciting, multi-discipline fine art course, set within our dynamic culture of making in our purpose-built studios

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BA (Hons) Games Narrative*

Study Games Narrative at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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BA (Hons) Business of Games*

Study Business of Games at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Study Modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Now that you've found the perfect course, it's time to apply.

The early deadline may have passed, but applications are still open! Check out our handy 'how to apply' guide and our portfolio top tips.

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OPEN DAYS

Open Days are a great way to get a feel for undergraduate life at AUB. At an Open Day, you'll be able to explore the campus, talk to course teams and discover our industry-standard facilities.

Visit us on:

  • 12 July
  • 20 September
  • more dates available
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AUB SHOWCASE

We're proud of our alumni, and rightfully so.

Explore the incredible work of our freshly graduated 'Class of 2024' in our online AUB Showcase.

Browse work by course, student or theme.

Discover AUB Showcase

Have you thought about...?

Wondering where else your creativity could take you? You may want to look into some of our other courses that, while different from animation, rely on similar skills and could take you to similar industries.

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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

Study Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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BA (Hons) Photography

Some of the world's leading photographers such as Wolfgang Tillmans and Nick Knight started their careers on this photographic course

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BA (Hons) Film Production

Study Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days