MSc/PgDip Animation and Virtual Environments
- Part-time study available
- International students can apply
- Based at MediaCityUK
Minimum 2:2 honours degree
Degree should demonstrate a high level of familiarity with a range of digital animation techniques and programming languages, as well as some expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Traditional Animation Production
- Digital Animation production
- Narrative & Storyboarding2D/3D
- Character Concepting & Production
- Special Effects & Compositing
- Programming skills
- Digital Animation systems
- Animation Simulation Technology
Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
English Language Requirements
International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English- IELTS 6.5 band score or a score of TOEFL at 575 or above (232 computer based) with a TWE of 4.0 or above are proof of this.
Suitable For
Graduates from a degree discipline related media technology and production and/or computer science, who would like to enhance their creative and technical skills.
Applicant profile
For direct entry to the MSc Animation, your first degree must include an appropriate amount of media production, technology and programming.