Prosthetic Effects MA at Falmouth University

Programme overview

Working with industry partners Gorton Studio and Millennium FX, you gain prosthetics industry experience from day one. You develop techniques such as mouldmaking, sculpture, lifecasting and 3D design, modelling and printing, along with special effects make-up and prosthetics, while building a portfolio and network of contacts.

Department: School of Film & Television | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The one-year course follows a multi-disciplinary syllabus designed to meet the needs of today’s prosthetics and special effects industries.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked for prosthetic effects companies including BGFX, Coulier Creatures, Creatures Inc. and Millennium FX on productions such as The Last of Us, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Doctor Who, Gladiator 2, Wonka and House of the Dragon. Others work in theatre and live entertainment, medical simulation and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Level 6 qualifications; typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject. A digital portfolio of 20 pieces of work showing design, planning and research as well as final pieces. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking, and a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,950 a year (2027/28). full-time UK; acceptance fee payable, deducted from tuition fees Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). full-time EU/international; acceptance fee payable, deducted from tuition fees Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-postgraduate-courses

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