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Animation and Game Design

Bringing your ideas to life

You’ll unleash your imagination using state-of-the-art technology and equipment. You can also gain valuable hands-on experience in a placement year or year abroad.

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Explore new worlds of sight and sound with our Animation and Games courses.  

Our experienced academics will help you build a standout portfolio with all the design techniques you've learned. 

You'll leave with all the knowledge and experience to build your career. Open the door to roles in film, TV, games, motion graphics, advertising and more.

Check out our video playlist for a flavour of Animation and Games.

Courses in Animation and Game Design

  1. Animation BA (Hons)

    Apply for Animation BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

  3. Game Design and Development BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Game Design and Development BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

The course covers various areas of game design, including graphic design, game programming and animation. I knew this would help me develop a broad, useful skillset for future job opportunities and career progression.

Cory, BSc (Hons) Game Design and Development

Our facilities

Access state-of-the-art motion capture equipment - using Vicon motion capture cameras, you can record the movement information of human actors which can be fed into specialist software, manipulated, and transferred to models.

Virtual Experience

Meet our students and alumni

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Cory

BSc (Hons) Game Design and Development

where animation and game design can take you

Our graduates are highly sought-after by companies at the forefront of the creative industries. Some of the roles our recent graduates have secured include:

  • Concept Artist/Illustrator 
  • Game Designer
  • Marketing executive
  • Media production assistant
  • Software developer
  • UX designer
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