Bachelor of Animation Production Bachelor of International Studies

Animation and culture combined

Dreaming of immersing yourself in another culture or using storytelling, visual art and technology to reach people around the globe? If so, the UTS Bachelor of Animation Production Bachelor of International Studies is the ideal choice. With our future-focused curriculum, expert teaching team and a variety of industry partners, you’ll get the edge you need to succeed in the world of tomorrow.

In this unique cross-disciplinary program, you’ll develop in-demand practical skills in professional animation, building the capabilities and industry connections required to launch a vibrant creative career. What’s more, you’ll acquire advanced insights into your culture and language of choice, as well as develop intercultural skills across professional contexts, giving you everything you need to work overseas or in a variety of exciting international roles.

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Bachelor of Animation Production Bachelor of International Studies

CODE

UTS: C10462 (version 1)

CRICOS: 107051M

UAC: 609347 (Autumn Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

90.25

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DURATION

5 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
NOT AVAILABLE 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$89,494.29

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This course is designed to be completed in five years, full-time. In Animation Production, you’ll undertake core subjects to acquire competence in 2D, 3D and hybrid animation. You’ll enhance your understanding of the media industry and curate your learning with your choice of electives.

In your International Studies program, you’ll study your culture, country and language of choice, choosing from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. As a capstone, you’ll get to pursue either (1) an international honours research project during a 12-month study abroad experience, (2) a 6-month global exchange and an internship where you complete an industry engagement project, or (3) an internship and industry engagement project with the option of a short study abroad experience (2 - 6 weeks).

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

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Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Animation Production Bachelor of International Studies based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

12

core Animation Production subjects
2

Communication Literacies subjects
4

Animation Production Electives
7

Core International Studies subjects
2 - 3

International Pathway subjects

First year

In your first year, you’ll focus largely on animation, where you’ll begin developing hands-on capabilities through your studio sessions and learn about 2D and hybrid animation. You’ll also complete a subject on intercultural communication to launch your international studies.
Second year

You’ll continue your animation studies, focusing on character design and advanced rigging. You’ll also begin your studies of the language and culture of your choice, establishing a solid foundational understanding of the culture as well as basic language competencies.
Third year

This year, you’ll study narrative, learning how to communicate ideas in a way that is responsible, respectful and inclusive. You’ll continue honing your language abilities and insights into your chosen country and undertake your choice of media-based elective.
Fourth year

Your fourth year will see you pursue your choice of International Studies pathway. Engage in honours research during a 12 month study abroad experience, or experience 6 months of global exchange at a UTS partner university and undertake an internship where you develop vital career skills in an industry research project. Options for shorter study abroad experiences (2-6 weeks) are also available or you can choose to complete all of your fourth year subjects at UTS.
Fifth year

In your last year of study, you’ll conclude your animation studies, finalising any remaining core or elective units. You’ll also complete an industry-based project, where you’ll work with one of our partner organisations to produce an original and high quality animated short project.

First year

In your first year, you’ll focus largely on animation, where you’ll begin developing hands-on capabilities through your studio sessions and learn about 2D and hybrid animation. You’ll also complete a subject on intercultural communication to launch your international studies.

Second year

You’ll continue your animation studies, focusing on character design and advanced rigging. You’ll also begin your studies of the language and culture of your choice, establishing a solid foundational understanding of the culture as well as basic language competencies.

Third year

This year, you’ll study narrative, learning how to communicate ideas in a way that is responsible, respectful and inclusive. You’ll continue honing your language abilities and insights into your chosen country and undertake your choice of media-based elective.

Fourth year

Your fourth year will see you pursue your choice of International Studies pathway. Engage in honours research during a 12 month study abroad experience, or experience 6 months of global exchange at a UTS partner university and undertake an internship where you develop vital career skills in an industry research project. Options for shorter study abroad experiences (2-6 weeks) are also available or you can choose to complete all of your fourth year subjects at UTS.

Fifth year

In your last year of study, you’ll conclude your animation studies, finalising any remaining core or elective units. You’ll also complete an industry-based project, where you’ll work with one of our partner organisations to produce an original and high quality animated short project.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program will equip you with practical skills in animation, character design and narrative and shape your critical and creative thinking, helping you find inspiration, develop ideas and bring your stories to life. You will also attain advanced abilities and knowledge of your language and culture of choice, as well as intercultural skills applicable across professional contexts.

Admissions information

For those who have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, the Bachelor of Animation Production combined with a Bachelor of International Studies at UTS is a direct route to gaining the knowledge and skills required for creating animated stories that communicate clear and powerful ideas.
Choose this programme to gain a competitive edge in the animation industry through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enriched by cultural studies and the global opportunities offered by International Studies. Benefit from our strong industry ties, engaging with live projects and industry partners, all whilst immersing yourself in a studio-led, team-based learning environment that mirrors professional animation settings. Learn to develop, pitch, and defend your ideas, creating original content for various screen-based media.
What sets this course apart is its emphasis on observation and life drawing as sources of inspiration, fostering creativity in character and story development as you set out to master 2D, 3D, and hybrid techniques. Its distinctiveness lies in the integration of professional animation skills with language skills and cultural insights, alongside the chance to study abroad.
By the end of this course, you'll leave with a distinctive design language and an intimate understanding of your creative practice, ready to innovate and collaborate in the global animation scene. You will know how to reach an audience as a filmmaker and create impact through animation performance, design and character-driven storytelling
Graduates from the Bachelor of Animation Production are image-makers, critical thinkers and storytellers in equal measure and we help equip them to become leaders in this industry. Students will learn to develop, pitch and defend ideas, and ultimately create original content for film, TV, advertising and other screen-based media that will engage global audiences.

One of the benefits of studying our Bachelor of Animation Production is the link to UTS’s existing industry connections that help give students that competitive advantage. Students have the opportunity to work with live projects and active partners, such as ABC Podcasts, VIVID, the Australia Piano Quartet, and other collaborations with international universities at the Annecy MIFA campus etc. UTS also has long-standing relationships with Sydney's local animation studios such as Flying Bark Productions, Mighty Nice, Cheeky Little Media, Dave Enterprises, and Animal Logic which offer students multiple opportunities to engage in practice while studying.

UTS understands that teamwork is at the heart of the animation industry which is why a studio-led approach is used to create a high-intensity practical environment where students learn how to work with their peers in a professional and collaborative atmosphere, melding creativity, technology and research.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $16,992.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $89,494.29

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

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Careers

Your future career

On completing this program, you’ll possess a broad set of skills encompassing the practical, creative world of animation and your country and language of choice. You’ll have the competence and confidence to imagine, plan and bring to life animated stories for a range of purposes and audiences, both at home and abroad.

What’s more, with your advanced language capabilities and international insights, you’ll be equipped to live and work around the world or to take on exciting, globally-focused roles in a variety of settings and industries.

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Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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