12 monthsProgramme duration
19,688 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
- Industry-Ready Skills: Develop skills for a variety of fields including films, games, TV, commercials, scientific visualisation, virtual environments, and more, ensuring you're prepared for diverse career opportunities
- Collaborative Learning: Collaborate with students across NCCA Master’s courses and attend masterclasses and lectures from industry professionals and BU alumni from leading companies such as Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Framestore, and Industrial Light & Magic
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Study in a professional studio environment with industry-standard 2D and 3D software, motion capture studio, green screen studio, and animation labs
- Strong Industry Links: Benefit from our connections with top VFX and animation studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, EA Games, and Sony Picture Image Works. Complete a Master’s project with dedicated production time, showcased at a degree show in London attended by top industry recruiters
- Recognised Excellence: Our Houdini and Rookies certifications highlight the quality of our courses, ensuring our students are highly sought after by industry leaders
- BFX Festival: Attend the BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
The course is split into four terms, each lasting ten weeks. The first three terms are the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), and the final term is the Master’s term.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
- Industry-Ready Skills: Develop skills for a variety of fields including films, games, TV, commercials, scientific visualisation, virtual environments, and more, ensuring you're prepared for diverse career opportunities
- Collaborative Learning: Collaborate with students across NCCA Master’s courses and attend masterclasses and lectures from industry professionals and BU alumni from leading companies such as Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Framestore, and Industrial Light & Magic
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Study in a professional studio environment with industry-standard 2D and 3D software, motion capture studio, green screen studio, and animation labs
- Strong Industry Links: Benefit from our connections with top VFX and animation studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, EA Games, and Sony Picture Image Works. Complete a Master’s project with dedicated production time, showcased at a degree show in London attended by top industry recruiters
- Recognised Excellence: Our Houdini and Rookies certifications highlight the quality of our courses, ensuring our students are highly sought after by industry leaders
- BFX Festival: Attend the BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
The course is split into four terms, each lasting ten weeks. The first three terms are the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), and the final term is the Master’s term.
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