Bournemouth University

MA 3D Computer Animation

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

This industry-recognised Master’s, accredited by ScreenSkills, prepares you for careers in animation across film, TV, games, and interactive media. Graduates work at top studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, and Sony, with some earning Oscars and BAFTAs.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by ScreenSkills and recognised by the animation industry
  • Optional 3-month placement during the Master's Portfolio unit
  • Prepares you for animation across film, TV, games and interactive media
  • Graduates work at studios including Pixar, DreamWorks and Sony
  • Some graduates have earned Oscars and BAFTAs

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject
  • Additional condition: portfolio — A portfolio is also required in support of your application .

Scholarships

  • Academic Achievement Scholarship (International)

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    Value: £4,500

    Up to £4,500
  • Chevening Partner Scholarship Scheme

  • Chevening Scholarship Scheme (External Scholarship)

Careers this course leads to

  • 3D Animator
  • Character Animator
  • Games Animator
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Layout Artist
  • Previsualisation Artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,550 | International: £19,688

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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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