Why study an Animation degree at UCA?

Animation Studios, UCA Farnham

Quality facilities for diverse animation techniques

Work in fully equipped stop-motion bays, light-box studios, rostrum stages and high-spec digital suites featuring Wacom tablets and software like Toon Boom, Maya, and Adobe Creative Suite. You’ll also have access to dubbing, sound, motion capture and editing studios that will give you the everything you need to bring your creative visions to life.

Animation Studios, UCA Farnham

Strong industry links and career-launching opportunities

Benefit from our connections with renowned studios like Aardman, Cinesite, Passion Pictures, Animade, Studio AKA and more. These partnerships bring visiting lecturers, live commissions, competitions and work placements into your degree. 

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Join a community of animation greats

Join a community of animation graduates that includes Academy Award and BAFTA winners, and creators of iconic characters such as Hey Duggee, Peppa Pig, and the Compare the Market meerkats.

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Foundation year available

Our animation degrees offer the option of an integrated foundation year, providing an alternative pathway to university study for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements.

Why Clearing applicants choose UCA

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A community of creatives

With our close-knit community of creatives by your side, at UCA you’ll be sure to find your voice, your people, and all the inspiration you need.

Life at UCA

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Access to all facilities

Being a UCA student means you can make use of workshops and studios across all of our campuses, even ones not directly related to your course. This allows you to expand your skillset and explore your creativity.

Facilities & Resources

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Preparing you for the future

Many of our degrees are offered with an integrated work placement year, allowing you to gain real-world experience in the creative industries that will further develop your skills and CV.

Careers & Creative Futures

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Caring and supportive culture

You're never alone at UCA - whether it's help settling in, assistance with your studies, counselling or even advice on your finances, our student support services, the Students’ Union, your lecturers and your classmates will always be there to support you.

Support & Wellbeing

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