MSc Artificial Intelligence for Media at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Develops machine learning skills for media production, with networking opportunities with studios such as Disney, Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic.

Department: Computer Animation, Games & Visual Effects / Computing & Informatics | Duration: 1 year full-time including an optional placement of up to 3 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core units: Machine Learning for Media Production, Data Mining on Multimedia Data, Software Engineering for Media, Generative AI for Media, Group Project & Industry Brief, Masterclass, MSc Master Project.

Career pathways

Typical roles include 3D VFX Designer, Motion Editor, Technical Animator, 3D Artist, Film Technician, Machine Learning Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject, or professional experience in a media, computer science or engineering discipline. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,688 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time including an optional placement of up to 3 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply

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