Animation (with Advanced Practice) MA 20 months Postgraduate Programme By Teesside University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

20 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

Designed by staff with extensive industry experience in film, TV and games, the course supports the development of key professional skills in body mechanics, acting, and facial and performance capture. Gain insight into wider pre-production and production pipelines, and collaborate with students across other animation disciplines on industry-led briefs and short films, emulating real-world studio workflows. Access dedicated animation studios equipped with industry-standard software, performance capture facilities, a fully equipped sound stage, green screen and an LED wall.

Our graduates work at leading studios worldwide, including Sony Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic, Animal Logic, Blue Zoo, Imaginarium and Rockstar North.

You also get to spend a week at our Animex International Festival as part of your studies.

We are ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).

Teesside University is ranked the top North East University for Animation & Game Design in the Guardian University Guide 2026. (58 institutions ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

Designed by staff with extensive industry experience in film, TV and games, the course supports the development of key professional skills in body mechanics, acting, and facial and performance capture. Gain insight into wider pre-production and production pipelines, and collaborate with students across other animation disciplines on industry-led briefs and short films, emulating real-world studio workflows. Access dedicated animation studios equipped with industry-standard software, performance capture facilities, a fully equipped sound stage, green screen and an LED wall.

Our graduates work at leading studios worldwide, including Sony Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic, Animal Logic, Blue Zoo, Imaginarium and Rockstar North.

You also get to spend a week at our Animex International Festival as part of your studies.

We are ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).

Teesside University is ranked the top North East University for Animation & Game Design in the Guardian University Guide 2026. (58 institutions ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).

Admission Requirements

2.7+
6+
  • 2.2 degree (or above) or significantly documented relevant industry experience
  • portfolio of appropriate work of a good standard

20 Months
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,417 GBP
International
10,000 GBP

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