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    MA 15 months full-time

Masters Degree Description

Learn your craft from internationally renowned practitioners. We have excellent links with the region’s animation industry – including Aardman Animations – and students have the opportunity to get feedback on their films from leading industry professionals.

This practice-led course brings together a diverse range of students, from established practitioners to those seeking a conversion course for a career in animation. Whether your aim is to be an independent animated filmmaker, a character animator, storyteller or designer – this course will support your goals.

You’ll study both theoretical and contextual content, developing your understanding of the growing field of animation. You’ll learn your craft from our staff team who all have extensive experience in the UK and international animation and media industries.

Bristol is recognised as a global centre for animation production, and you’ll benefit from our local partnerships. We have industry links with many of the studios in the city and beyond, such as Aardman Animations.

Entry Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated creative students with some prior experience in animation or a related area. Usually applicants will have an undergraduate degree in the Visual Arts but those with other academic qualifications or relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Don’t let money stand in the way of your ambition. On top of the student loans available to UK postgraduate students, we offer a range of generous scholarships and bursaries to help you invest in your potential – please visit website for details.

Student Destinations

This postgraduate course will enable you to embark on a career in animation or return to the industry as a redefined practitioner.

Our students frequently go on to screen work in worldwide animation and short film festivals. Others have gone on to launch their own start-up studios, supported by UWE Bristol’s Launch Space incubation hub.

Module Details

  • Animated Encounters (30 credits)
  • Animation Agenda (30 credits)
  • Animation Inquiry (15 credits)
  • Studio A (45 credits)
  • Studio Z (60 credits)

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