MSc Digital Design 3D Animation

MSc Digital Design (3D Animation) at Brunel University London helps you build advanced skills in digital design, especially in 3D animation. You will learn how 3D animation is used in the industry and practise the techniques professionals use. You can also choose optional modules to learn more about another area of digital design that interests you.

You’ll work with modern facilities, including motion capture, virtual environments, green screen studios, sound and photography labs, and a dedicated render farm. You’ll also have access to specialist software for 3D animation, digital editing, game development, and interactive media.

As part of the course, you’ll showcase your work at the annual degree show which is also an excellent chance to meet creative professionals and share your ideas.

Studying MSc Digital Design (3D Animation) at Brunel University London means you’ll gain a ScreenSkills Select-accredited qualification, recognised by employers across the UK’s screen industries. It’s a great step towards a career in animation, design or visual effects.

Brunel University London is a public university in Uxbridge, West London. It was started in 1966 and is named after a famous British engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The university is known for combining classroom learning with real-life experience to help students get ready for their future careers.

The main campus in Uxbridge has modern and useful facilities. These include a large library and a sports centre. The campus is safe and friendly, and it gives students a good place to learn and enjoy their time at university. International students are welcomed and supported throughout their studies.

Brunel University has over 16,000 students from many different countries. It is well known for its international community and for doing important research that helps solve real-world problems.

Grade Requirements:

• To be eligible for this course, candidates should have at least a 2:2 UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in design; computer engineering; IT or a related discipline.

English Proficiency:

• If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English. To do this, you need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four areas. Equivalents such as Pearson, TOEFL, and BrunELT are also accepted.

For the 2025/26 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Digital Design (3D Animation) at Brunel University London is £24,795. Please note that fees are quoted per year and are subject to an annual increase.

Brunel University London offers many scholarships and bursaries to help international students pay for their studies. These are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The goal is to support talented students from different parts of the world.

One example is the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award. This gives international students a discount of £6,000 on their tuition fees. It is for students who are paying their fees and have a good undergraduate degree (usually at least a 2:1 or the same level in their home country).

In most cases, students do not need to fill out a separate form to apply. If you meet the requirements, the university will automatically consider you for the award. 

Graduates of an MSc in Digital Design (3D Animation) from Brunel University London are fit for employment in digital design roles such as the following: 

• Digital Product Designer 
• Visual Designer 
• Interaction Designer 
• UX Designer 
• Creative Director 
• Brand Manager

To apply for this course, you have to go through the university’s online application platform. For more information about the application process, please consult any of our expert counsellors at AHZ.