MA Computer Animation
Course overview
The MA Computer Animation at Kingston University is a course that helps you develop both creative and technical skills for work in animation and digital media. This includes areas like film, video games, virtual reality, medical animation, and simulator design.
You’ll use industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Mudbox, Zbrush, Arnold, Nuke, Mari, the Adobe Suite, and Substance 3D. You’ll also work with professional equipment, including motion capture suits, 3D printers, graphics tablets, and 360° cameras. The university’s studios include a green screen space, a motion-capture suite, and the Centre for Augmented and Virtual Environments (CAVE), where you can experiment with VR development using PlayStation kits.
You will take part in hands-on projects and workshops led by experienced teachers and professionals from the industry. During your studies, you will also work with other students studying digital media subjects, such as game design and programming. This can help you discover which area of animation you enjoy the most.
Studying MA Computer Animation at Kingston University gives you practical experience and creative skills to help you start a career in animation and digital media.
Entry requirements
- In some cases, applicants who have no first degree but more than five years of experience in the field may be considered.
- In this case, the applicant must provide strong evidence that they have the motivation to complete the course and the ability to work at a master’s level.
- All applicants must, if requested, be able to demonstrate – either through qualifications, work experience or a portfolio of works – a solid understanding of digital media.
Grade Requirements:
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To study this course, a 2:2 or above honours degree in animation or a related subject which includes significant 3D computer graphic content, such as moving image, illustration, 3D design, computer-related design or architecture, is required.
English Proficiency:
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International students are expected to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the components.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
An MSc in Computer Animation opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:
- Computer Animator
- 3D Modeller
- Storyboard Artist
- Art Director
- FX Artist
- Texture Artist
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study an MSc in Computer Animation at Kingston University for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,600. Kindly note that tuition fees are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change.
Admission
To apply for this course, you have to use the online application platform provided by the university. If you have any questions about this process, feel free to reach out to our counsellors for help.
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