Computer Animation MSc
University of Portsmouth
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OverviewThis MSc Computer Animation degree will prepare you to work in animation roles across the creative and media industries. Whether you want to work in computer games, television, film or advertising, this Master’s will help you to build on your existing animation experience, specialise in specific areas of animation and prepare for the career you want.During the course you’ll have opportunities to attend industry talks, network with professionals and develop your showreel. You’ll graduate ...Read more

Overview

This MSc Computer Animation degree will prepare you to work in animation roles across the creative and media industries. Whether you want to work in computer games, television, film or advertising, this Master’s will help you to build on your existing animation experience, specialise in specific areas of animation and prepare for the career you want.

During the course you’ll have opportunities to attend industry talks, network with professionals and develop your showreel. You’ll graduate ready to enter the industry, and be able to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience to potential employers.

Taught by lecturers with experience in many areas of animation, including specialists in 3D modelling/sculpting, texturing, rigging, 3D animation, FX and compositing, this Master's will enhance your technical animation skills and subject knowledge as you use industry equipment and software to build on your previous experience.

You'll apply your learning in an individual CGI/Animation/VFX project, which you’ll tailor to your skills, interests and career goals with support from your supervisor.

This qualification is an option on the

  • MSc Creative Technologies
  • course. You'll apply for the MSc Creative Technologies course, then choose Computer Animation as your pathway project after you start the course. You'll graduate with MSc Computer Animation.

    Careers and opportunities

    Careers this Master's prepares you for

    This MSc Computer Animation degree is your opportunity to specialise in a particular area of animation and develop your existing industry skills. You'll build on the broad knowledge you gained at undergraduate level.

    During the course you’ll enhance your showreel as you prepare for work in industry.

    Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

    • 3D generalist
    • animators
    • concept artists
    • storyboard artists
    • compositors
    • creative directors
    • art directors
    • modellers
    • riggers
    • texture artists
    • fx artists
    • motion capture technicians
    • freelance artists

    Key stats

    WUSCA ranking:
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    48/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    52nd
    CUG Ranking
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    49th
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    Charlie
    25 Feb 25

    Best: it’s close and convenient and the resources available are great Worst: I don’t really like the concept of having to do all my study at home I’d like to be taught things in..Read more

    Entry requirements

    An upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.

    Tuition fees

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    Domestic

    £8,900 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    £8,900 per year

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    Students from EU

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    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    £17,900 per year

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    University of Portsmouth
    University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

    Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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    University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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