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MA Visual Effects (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Teesside University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MA in visual effects trains students for film and TV VFX careers and adds a one-semester vocational or research internship (Advanced Practice).

Duration: 20 months (September start); 2 years (January start)  |  Intake: January or September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are AVFX Group Project, Digital Compositing, Digital Matte Painting, Group Project, Industry Research and Development, Motion Design and Physical Simulation, plus an internship (vocational or research).

Career pathways

Graduates go on to roles in studios working on visual effects for film, television, animation and games, supported by the School Students Future programme.

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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 with a portfolio of creative work at an acceptable standard. Applicants with a degree awarded outside the UK must meet the university's minimum English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Per year, full-time 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: 20 months (September start); 2 years (January start)

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