BA(Hons) Animation

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: International students applying for undergraduate programs at the University of Brighton are required to have completed their secondary education with a minimum of 60% or above in their respective country's grading system.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6, with no individual component score below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 72, with a minimum score of 10 in each component.
• PTE: A minimum overall score of 56, with no individual score below 51.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Scholarships for International Students at the University of Brighton.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships are prestigious awards offered to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. These scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition fees and are awarded based on academic merit.

International Scholarships: The University of Brighton offers a range of scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs and provide financial support towards tuition fees. Eligibility criteria may vary, but they generally consider academic achievement, personal achievements, and contributions to the community.

Santander Scholarships: In collaboration with Santander Universities, the University of Brighton offers scholarships to international students. These scholarships aim to support students in pursuing their academic goals and provide financial assistance to cover tuition fees or living expenses.

Alumni Scholarships: The University of Brighton offers scholarships exclusively for international students who have previously completed a degree program at the university. These scholarships aim to encourage alumni to continue their education and contribute to their professional development.

Country-specific Scholarships: The University of Brighton may offer scholarships specific to certain countries or regions. These scholarships are designed to attract talented students from specific geographic areas and provide them with financial support to pursue their studies at the university.

It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application processes may vary from year to year.

Graduates from the BA(Hons) Animation program at the University of Brighton have excellent career prospects in the diverse and dynamic field of animation. This program equips students with a range of skills in animation techniques, storytelling, character design, and digital media, preparing them for various roles in animation studios, film production companies, gaming industry, advertising agencies, and digital media firms.

1. Animator: Graduates can pursue roles as animators, responsible for creating motion graphics, character animations, and special effects for films, television shows, commercials, and digital media projects. They use a variety of techniques including 2D hand-drawn animation, 3D computer animation, and stop-motion animation.

2. Character Designer: Specializing in character design, graduates develop characters' appearance, personality, and movement styles for animated films, series, and games. They collaborate with animators and art directors to bring characters to life.

3. Storyboard Artist: Graduates can work as storyboard artists, creating visual sequences that outline key scenes and actions in animated projects. Storyboards serve as a blueprint for animation production.

4. Visual Effects (VFX) Artist: Those interested in visual effects can pursue roles as VFX artists, responsible for creating and integrating digital effects, compositing, and enhancing scenes with computer-generated imagery (CGI).

5. Motion Graphics Designer: Graduates can specialize in motion graphics, creating animated graphics and typography for advertisements, title sequences, and promotional videos.

6. Compositor: Graduates with skills in compositing combine live-action footage with animated elements and visual effects to create seamless and immersive scenes for film, television, and advertising.

7. Game Animator: Graduates can work in the gaming industry as game animators, creating character animations, interactive sequences, and motion graphics for video games.

8. Art Director: With experience and leadership skills, graduates may advance to roles as art directors, overseeing the artistic vision and creative direction of animation projects.