Bachelor in Illustration and Animation (Top-Up)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jan 31, 2027. Tuition comes to 19,370 GBP per year.

The Bachelor in Illustration and Animation (Top-Up) is a one-year degree program at London Metropolitan University for students who love to draw and tell stories. This bachelor's degree teaches students skills in image-making and visual storytelling for children's books, graphic novels, and app design.

The curriculum includes modules like Critical and Contextual Studies, Major Project: Illustration and Animation, and Skills and Innovation. Students learn to create their own projects, develop their skills, and get ready for a career in the creative industry.

Graduates can work as Illustrators, Animators, Graphic Novel Artists, Children's Book Authors, or App Designers. They can find jobs in publishing, animation studios, or game development companies, bringing their ideas to life.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.