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MA Animation

Bristol, UWE

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Bristol, UWE

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 16,250per year

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University information

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom

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With its excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you’ll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a diverse global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    31st out of 82 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    141 58%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    41st

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    43rd

    17

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