History
Escape Studios, based in London’s Design District (North Greenwich) has been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent and offering undergraduate degrees, postgraduate masters and short courses in Animation, Games, Visual Effects (VFX), Concept Art and Motion Graphics.
Education
Undergraduate degrees:
- BA(Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer Animation (2D)
- BA(Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer Animation (3D)
- BSc(Hons)/MSci Character Creation for Animation, Games & VFX
- BA(Hons)/MArt The Art of Video Games
- BSc(Hons)/MSci Video Games Design
- BSc(Hons)/MSci Technical Art for Games & VFX
- BSc(Hons)/MSci Programming for Games and VFX
- BA(Hons)/MArt The Art of Visual Effects
- BA(Hons)/MArt Concept Art and Experience Design
- BA(Hons)/MArt The Art of Motion Graphics
Postgraduate masters:
- MA 3D Animation
- MA Character & Creature Creation
- MA Game Art
- MSc Game Design
- MSc Technical Art for Games and VFX
- MA Visual Effects Production (3D)
- MA Visual Effects Production (Compositing)
- MA Concept Art and Experience Design
- MA Motion Graphics
Career
Our Escapees (alumni) form a vibrant, well-connected global community working throughout the animation, video games and VFX industries.
You’ll find Escapees at many of the world’s top VFX and games studios, behind Oscar and BAFTA-nominated films, including Dune, No Time To Die and The Lion King, and hundreds of award-winning films, commercials and video games.
The latest UK data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency reveals Escape Studios has risen to sit within the top 6% of universities for full-time graduate employment. The data also disclosed 90% of all respondents were in full time employment or further study 15 months after finishing their studies.
Escape Studios Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Escape Studios. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Student services
You’ll learn industry-standard software from experienced tutors and be supported in and outside of class by our team of Studio Assistants. By the time you're an Escapee looking for professional roles, you'll be very familiar with a studio setup.
Facilities include:- Studio classrooms (15-40 capacity) kitted with industry software you'd find in top studios
- Student Services hub
- Breakout spaces
- Kitchens with fridges, microwaves and tea/coffee/hot chocolate facilities with milk alternatives
- Access to green screen and camera tech
- Multi-faith prayer room
- Epic views of London.
Housing services
North Greenwich has a vibrant student community and there are many accommodation providers a short journey away.
Head to the Escape Studios website for a selection of accommodation options.
ICT services
Our classrooms are kitted with high-end HP Z Workstation Desktop PCs. We use Eizo ColorEdge monitors which are professional grade, colour-accurate monitors used extensively in the creative industries. We also use Wacom Intuos drawing tablets.
We offer both Windows and Linux - as many VFX studios use Linux. Most of our machines dual boot both operating systems, giving students the choice.
Campus life
Our building is in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula, in London's pedestrianised Design District. With amazing views of the Thames and Canary Wharf, we're a 3-minute walk from North Greenwich Tube Station, on the Jubilee Line.
There’s a vibrant student community in the area with restaurants, shops, bars and pop-ups close-by.
Student clubs
From the moment you enroll, the Student Experience team is here to support you. Your first point of contact is the Escape Hub on campus, but there are plenty of studio assistants out and about, ready to provide any tech or study support.
Events and get-togethers
These include:
- Our “An Evening With...” series (with professionals from our industry partners)
- Game nights/tournaments
- Cinema screenings (sometimes with Q&As from professionals who worked on the films!)
- The End of Year Showcase
- The VFX Festival
- Graduation!
Escape Student Association (ESA)
This is run by students, for students and is a major part of student life at Escape Studios.
- We’re a Rookies Certified School. The Rookies identify international institutions that best prepare students for a career in the creative industries.
- We’re a Houdini Certified School and work closely with SideFX.
- We’re a member of TIGA, the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry.
- Our close relationship with Epic Games led us to become the first Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center in the UK.
