MA Animation
Bristol, UWE
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MA - Master of Arts

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UWE Bristols accredited MA Animation is ideal if you want to study a practice-led curriculum in a diverse, creative postgraduate community. This course is led by internationally renowned industry professionals in a city recognised as a global centre for animation production. Why study this course The MA Animation course at UWE Bristol positions animation as an artform at the forefront of contemporary storytelling. New technologies, diversifying media, and emerging audiences offering exciting ...Read more

UWE Bristol's accredited MA Animation is ideal if you want to study a practice-led curriculum in a diverse, creative postgraduate community. This course is led by internationally renowned industry professionals in a city recognised as a global centre for animation production. Why study this course The MA Animation course at UWE Bristol positions animation as an artform at the forefront of contemporary storytelling. New technologies, diversifying media, and emerging audiences offering exciting opportunities for tomorrow's filmmakers and designers. Throughout the course, you'll study alongside a purposefully small group of peers. Our celebrated staff team and extensive industry links ensure you'll learn your craft from skilled professionals, whether you choose to focus on stop-motion, digital 2D, or CG technologies. Why UWE Bristol As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. As a socially and politically progressive city, it's widely recognised as a global centre for animation production. Our strong partnerships with local organisations - including Aardman Animations - mean you'll benefit from their input, along with many valuable networking opportunities in this thriving creative context. MA Animation is based at our Bower Ashton site, part of our City Campus. Here, you'll have access to exceptional technical facilities and resources including 2D, CG and stop-motion animation studios, sound recording suites, and fabrication workshops. You'll also have access to a combination of traditional tools and the latest technology. Accredited by ScreenSkills, the UK's skills body for the screen industries, you'll gain a recognised master's degree and join our extensive network of industry-active alumni. You may also be eligible for the BAFTA scholarship. Where can it take me Whether you're an experienced practitioner with a story to tell or a creative looking for a career in animation, you'll have the chance to tailor your animation projects to fit your own career aspirations. You'll graduate with a globally recognised qualification and have a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Our graduates leave with the skills and knowledge for careers in film production, character animation, production design and storytelling.

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45/91
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33rd
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62nd
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SR
Student Reviewer
11 Nov 25

Best: The facilities, labs and the teachers are all wonderful. Worst: The food is not good at the canteen, it can be improved a lot! There can be more areas for..Read more

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Kimiya
04 Nov 25

The education system, faculty, and program-related facilities are excellent. The teachers are supportive, and the student unions are very active—they even organize creative..Read more

Entry requirements

We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the Visual Arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply. While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses.

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£10,250 per year

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£16,250 per year

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£16,250 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
11 Nov 25
MA Animation
Best: The facilities, labs and the teachers are all wonderful. Worst: The food is not good at the canteen, it can be improved a lot! There can be more areas for...
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Kimiya
04 Nov 25
MA Animation
The education system, faculty, and program-related facilities are excellent. The teachers are supportive, and the student unions are very active—they even organize creative...
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Bristol, UWE
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The University of the West of England, also known as UWE Bristol, is one of the UK’s larger universities with nearly 40,000...

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Bristol, UWE
Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Parson Street  0.7 miles away
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