Overview

On the Animation (Online) programme from University of Hertfordshire you will acquire experience of using a range of digital processes used in Animation as means for effectively communicating visual narrative. Within this course you can choose to work in a particular area of animation such as 2D animation, 3D animation or combine areas to create new forms and ideas from the fusion of techniques and styles.

Key facts

This course concentrates on exploring the use of animation to tell stories, for a more technical, 3D skills based training at master's level, please see MA Character and Creature Animation (Online).

Within 2D animation you can look at traditional animation techniques and blend these skills and approaches with new digital media to form new content and formats. You will explore the rich heritage of 2D animation and the possibilities of experimentation, both in form and content, that traditional animation has actively encouraged.

3D digital animation has become the most popular form of animated imagery over the past decade, used by more experimental practitioners who question the appearance, form and uses it has in present-day media.

In this form, you will challenge your preconceptions of what 2D or 3D animation can do, which helps you become an innovator in the field.

You will have the opportunity to explore the range of possibilities available to the practitioner, mixing technical knowledge of the subject with the creative freedom that an understanding of the theory and context of new media practices brings.

Careers

Particular emphasis is given to providing you with the skills necessary to further your career as an animator. The course is designed to help you understand and work within the contemporary media environment.

This MA Animation course also focusses on helping you to acquire skills such as enquiry and information handling, spoken and written communication, how to address particular audiences as well as enterprise skills in the development and presentation of idea.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice: Developing Skills

Digital Media: Sources and Significance

Practice: Creative Project Development

Exploring Professional Practice

Major Study: Animation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animation View 9 other Masters in Animation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A degree, ideally in a relevant subject (2.2 minimum), plus a portfolio demonstrating recent engagement and creative activities in your intended study area is normally expected. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a first degree.

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in any component (or equivalent) is required for those whose first language is not English.

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Tuition Fees

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17950 GBP / year

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10320 GBP / year

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EU Students Full time £17950

Part time

£860 per 15 credits for UK students

£1495 per 15 credits for International and EU students

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