19Mar
PostgraduateCourse summary
This Master’s course, ranked top in the UK and industry-recognised by ScreenSkills, prepares you for diverse careers in animation across film, TV, computer games and interactive media. Our graduates are highly sought after, working on projects like Avatar and Star Wars at top studios such as Pixar, DreamWorks, and Sony, some even collecting Oscars and BAFTAs for their work. Why study MA 3D Computer Animation at BU?
- High Ranking Course: Study at the UK's top animation school, ranked second in Europe and third globally (Animation Career Review 2023), and accredited by ScreenSkills and the Unreal Academic Partnership.
- 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, gaining real-world experience in creative and technical teamwork, crucial for industry success.
- Professional Insights: Attend masterclasses and lectures from industry professionals and BU alumni from leading companies such as Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Framestore, and Industrial Light & Magic.
- Capstone Project: Complete a Master’s project with dedicated production time, showcased at a degree show in London attended by top industry recruiters, enhancing your employability.
- 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, with graduates contributing to high-profile projects such as Avatar, Star Wars, and Inception.
- 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: Participate in the annual BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.
Modules
Core Production Principles; Core Production Techniques; Visual & Critical Studies; Group Project; Research & Development; Production Development; Masters Portfolio
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- ScreenSkills
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18750 | Year 1 |
| International | £18750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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