Entry requirements

A degree in a relevant subject (2.2 minimum), plus a collection of work demonstrating recent engagement and creative activities in your intended study area is normally expected. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a first degree.

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in any component (or equivalent) is required for those whose first language is not English.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This award enables you to develop creative practical skills in a range of digital processes that are used in Animation and related fields. Within this course you can choose to focus in a particular area of animation such as 2D animation, 3D animation or combine the areas to create new forms and ideas from the fusion of techniques and styles.
· Ranked 7 in Best Animation Schools in the World (top in UK) (Rookies World School Rankings® 2019)
· Ranked 5 in Top 2D Animation Schools for Production Excellence (top in UK) (Rookies World School Rankings® 2019)
  • The MA Animation degree allows you to develop your 2D or 3D Digital Animation skills and knowledge to a more advanced level.
  • You will produce a personal portfolio which in approach, style and vision looks to the forefront of current practices.
  • The course allows you to extend your theoretical and contextual understanding of animation, its audiences and media culture.
  • You will become familiar with professional-level enquiry, research, creative invention, project planning and management practices.
  • The course is taught within a multi-disciplinary environment of discussion and exploration of ideas.

Fees and funding

UK students
£9750
International students
£14750

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • Masters
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Dr Ian Willcock
Email
i.willcock@herts.ac.uk
Phone
01707285307