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Animation and Illustration – BA (Hons)

Technological University of the Shannon

Athlone, Leinster, Ireland

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At Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone, Ireland, Animation and Illustration – BA (Hons) is offered as a honours degree programme. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: tus.ie ·

Program details

Overview

This four-year Athlone honours degree pairs animation with illustration, a combination the page describes as unique among Irish undergraduate offers. Students learn the foundations of drawing and the principles of motion, then apply them across a range of creative projects. The programme encourages independent study and collaborative production, with analytical, digital and critical reasoning built in. Entry is by CAO with a portfolio component, and a Level 8 honours award is conferred on completion. Graduates can work across animation and illustration studios in Ireland and internationally, in sectors that include print, television, film, games and immersive media.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry is through the CAO with a portfolio assessment; the CAO points shown include the portfolio.

About Technological University of the Shannon

“Connect and Discover”

Type: Institute of Technology
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Programs: 419
Location: Athlone, Leinster, Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Animation and Illustration – BA (Hons) award?

Technological University of the Shannon awards a Honours Degree on completion of this programme.

How long does Animation and Illustration – BA (Hons) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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