Visual Effects (with Advanced Practice) MA

Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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24 monthsProgramme duration

10,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Jan, SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

As well as giving you professional skills in key areas of the visual effects post-production pipeline such as previsualisation, modelling, rigging, scripting, tracking, technical animation, effects animation, lighting, look development and compositing, this course enables you to explore your own specialism in greater depth. Gain experience of the wider pre-production and production pipelines and emulate industry practice by working collaboratively in teams with students from other animation courses on industry-led briefs and short films. As well as dedicated studios featuring industry-standard VFX software, you have access to dedicated specialist camera and grip equipment, motion-capture studios, and a fully equipped sound stage including green screen facilities and motion-control cameras.

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).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

52+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

169+

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

IELTS

A minimum 2:2 degree at UG level in a relevant discipline. Where students have studied an unrelated discipline, the admission process will include an interview.

Program Duration

2 Years

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Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

5,417 GBP

International

Starts from

10,000 GBP

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Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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