Animation and Screenwriting

Overview

Studying Animation and Screenwriting in combination allows for the cultivation of complementary skills in demand in a range of creative and technological careers. You’ll develop your own visual style and voice through learning and applying a variety of scriptwriting and animation theories and techniques. You will explore the interplay between creative and technical and have opportunities to bring your creativity to life.

The joint honours course provides practical opportunities for you to create in a supportive and constructive environment. With a talented staff team made up from a range of disciplines, students will graduate with written and digital skills that are highly prized by employers in many industries.

Key features

• A cohesive joint study programme

• Live projects integrated into year-long modules of study

• Innovative approach, with modules on craft and voice, creativity and collaboration and professionalism and employment

• On-campus access to industry-standard software and motion capture facilities

• Programme of guest lectures and events

• Focus on developing craft capability, industry awareness, production experience and employer engagement

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays