MA Animation
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Excellent reputation: 1st in Europe and 2nd Worldwide for Best 2D Animation School as well as 1st in the UK for Best Creative School and Best 3D Animation School (The Rookies Top Global Creative Schools, 2024). Also 7th in the UK for computer games and animation (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) and 10th in the UK for animation and games design (Guardian University Guide, 2025). Employment prospects: Our animation students work as animators with organisations including Industrial Light & Magic, Creative Assembly, and Blue Zoo.
Industry connections: As part of the course all students complete a live external agency brief with previous students working with organisations including National Poetry Day, and Promise.
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st in Europe for 2D animation (The Rookies, 2024)
- Ranked 1st in the UK for 3D animation (The Rookies, 2024)
- All students complete a live external agency brief
- Past briefs include National Poetry Day and Promise
- Graduates have animated for Industrial Light & Magic and Blue Zoo
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Animator
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- Games Animator
- Visual Effects Artist
- Motion Graphics Designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,320 | International: £17,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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