Animation

Careers and opportunities

The UK’s animation industry creates pioneering content and visual effects worldwide for commercials, websites, games, and interactive technologies. Animations for events, concerts, theatre performances, and theme parks are also on the rise (Animation UK). With the rapid development of future technologies such as virtual, mixed, and augmented reality, animation continues to be a growing sector of the global media and entertainment market.

Upon completing our Animation degree course, you can be part of this vital industry that transcends all sectors.

Graduate roles

Our graduates have worked in a wide range of artistic roles, including:

• animators
• concept artists
• directors
• compositors
• creative directors
• art directors
• modellers
• user interface (UI) designers
• post-production technical directors

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked at renowned companies such as:

• Climax
• Framestore
• The Mill
• Sony Pictures Animation
• Kuju Games
• Centroid 3d in Pinewood Studios
• Cartoon Network

Graduate productions

Some of our alumni have worked on high-profile feature films and cartoons, including:

• Avatar
• Life of Pi
• Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland
• The Amazing World of Gumball

Ongoing careers support

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.