BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation
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Features and benefits
Globally recognised
We are ranked in the top 100 schools for art and design in the world (QS World Rankings 2026).
Combine illustration with animation
Become a versatile visual designer and communicator by integrating illustration with animation. Learn to apply your creative skills across a wide range of professional contexts—from screen-based media to publishing and site-specific installations.
Award-winning competitions
Boost your portfolio and visibility through industry-recognised competitions such as the Penguin Design Awards, World Illustration Awards, and Creative Conscience Awards.
Inspiration from Industry Experts
Learn from internationally renowned guest speakers and leading industry professionals and gain career insights from course alumni working across illustration, animation, and creative enterprise.
Professional membership
Benefit from the course’s affiliation with the Association of Illustrators, enabling access to industry informed best practice and career-launching guidance.
Diverse skillset development
Build expertise in both traditional and digital techniques, including drawing, reportage, printmaking, bookbinding, 3D making, Adobe Creative Suite, and animation.
Cultural study trips
Experience creative cultures first-hand with optional study trips to iconic design cities. Previous trips have included New York, Berlin, Venice, and Copenhagen.
Live briefs and real-world projects
Work on live projects with cultural institutions, industry collaborators, and partners such as NHS Christie, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Museum, and Manchester Poetry Library.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Materials in Context
Visual Journeys
Narrative Pathways: Defining
Future X: Kinship
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation is part of the School of Art and Design at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
Portfolio
We will ask for a portfolio of your work as part of your application
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
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International students
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Alternative entry routes
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this programme, you may still be eligible to join Manchester Metropolitan University International College through a foundation or an international year one pathway. These programmes are designed to help you build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to progress to your chosen degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- W217
Institution code:
- M40
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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