Overview

You will work on your own animated project and have access to studio space, technical facilities, mentorship and support at both the RCA and Aardman. Our professional studio culture nurtures a spirit of curiosity, experimentation and ethical enquiry, encouraging you to disrupt and re-invent. As part of a global cohort of animators, you will demonstrate the inventive originality and research-grounded rigour that the RCA is known for.

Develop your directorial and artistic voice through an animation project in any medium, with mentorship from professional animators at the RCA and Aardman.
Spend your first year in London immersed in the practice-based, academically rigorous studio environment of the RCA.
Spend the second year in Bristol taking part in a professional studio residency in the world-renowned Aardman studios.
Become a creative leader, confident in the wider animation community both academically and professionally.

The proposed programme is an RCA degree that integrates industry engagement through the College's partnership with Aardman, including professional studio experience and mentoring from industry practitioners. Academic delivery, assessment and award remain the responsibility of the Royal College of Art. We may be interviewing for this programme.

Programme Structure

Delivery will be in-person, through lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, supported by online resources. During your first year you will be mainly on-campus at the RCA in London. For your final two terms you will be based in Aardman Studios in Bristol, with some visits to London required for events taking place on campus.

Term 1: Serious Play

Term 2: Development and Exploration + College-wide Elective

Term 3: Independent Research Planning

Term 4 & 5: make and complete your MFA Final Project

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

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General requirements

Portfolio: Up to 3 animation projects (max 10 minutes total) + up to 3 supporting PDFs (5 pages each) showing your research and development. Upload files directly (no external links).

Personal statement:300 words covering your background, motivation, and career goals.

Video:Up to 2 minutes introducing yourself, explaining why you're applying, your ambitions, and your creative interests.

Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Fees for September 2027 entry will be confirmed later this year. Please keep an eye on RCA website.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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