Kingston University

Animation MA

Kingston UniversityKnights Park, United Kingdom

Course overview

Create moving images that move people Get to grips with a wide range of media, from 2D and 3D animation to virtual reality and augmented reality. Studying our Animation MA will open exciting doors to opportunities in the global animation industry. Graduates have gone on to direct films, start their own studios and work in high-profile VFX houses across the world.

During the course, you’ll use animation to turn knowledge, stories, ideas and data into visual or experiential outputs, communicating complexity with empathy. Our expert teachers will support you to develop an individual practice informed by a culture of research and collaboration. Guided by a multidisciplinary approach, you’ll have the creative freedom to develop your own critical approach to advanced animation practice.

There will also be the opportunity to complete an extended research project, usually a film. Through a blend of tutorials, lectures, seminars, workshops and research projects, you’ll gain the critical tools, knowledge and confidence needed to stand out in the job market.

Key highlights

  • Covers 2D and 3D animation, virtual reality and augmented reality
  • Turn knowledge, stories, ideas and data into visual outputs
  • Develop an individual practice informed by research and collaboration
  • Extended research project, usually a film
  • Taught through tutorials, lectures, seminars, workshops and research projects
  • Graduates have directed films, started studios and joined VFX houses

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include illustration, animation or a related subject; or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Animation MA: Open Please submit a portfolio to showcase your strengths, abilities and experiences.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea 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 £2,500

  • Chevening 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 £5,000

  • Niloufar 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 £5,000

  • The 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

Careers this course leads to

  • Film director
  • Animator
  • Animation studio founder
  • VFX artist
  • 3D animator
  • XR animator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,900 per year | International: £23,700 per year

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

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