MA Animation (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

An intensive, practice-based MA with Advanced Practice developing animated performance skills for careers as a 3D character animator. It combines the taught MA modules with an internship.

Department: Animation, Concept Art & Visual Effects | Duration: September start: 20 months; January start: 2 years (full-time) | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: AVFX Group Project, Body Mechanics, Character Performance, Creatures, Industry Research and Development, and The Art of Performance Capture, followed by an Advanced Practice internship (vocational or research).

Career pathways

Graduates work at studios including Sony Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic, Animal Logic, Blue Zoo, Imaginarium and Rockstar North.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in animation or equivalent. Other first degree subjects may be accepted when combined with a portfolio of creative work at an acceptable standard. Applicants with a degree awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Full-time, with advanced practice Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: September start: 20 months; January start: 2 years (full-time)

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