Overview

This Animation MA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) positions animation as an artform at the forefront of contemporary storytelling. New technologies, diversifying media, and emerging audiences offering exciting opportunities for tomorrow’s filmmakers and designers.

Career opportunities

You’ll will be taught by practising designers, makers, and researchers, bringing their skills and expertise exclusively to you studying at postgraduate level. 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.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter or continue employment in the animation industry. You might run your own business, or progress to PhD study at UWE Bristol or elsewhere. Past students have gained employment and worked on productions throughout the world with companies such as: Aardman Animations, Wonky, Rumpus, Sun and Moon, Wild Seed Studios, Blue Zoo and Laika.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by ScreenSkills, the UK’s skills body for the screen industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

You'll study a course carefully sequenced to deliver a dynamic student journey over three intensive terms.
In the first term, you'll develop an advanced understanding of what animation can be and you'll actively develop creative ideas that will support and sustain your personalised learning and artistic agenda for future animation projects.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Most applicants have an honours degree in the Visual Arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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