MA Visual Effects at Teesside University

Programme overview

This MA trains students for visual effects careers in film and TV, creating photorealistic 2D and 3D effects, assets and simulations composited into shots. It covers the VFX post-production pipeline from previsualisation to compositing.

Duration: 1 year (September start); 16 months (January start); part-time 2 years or 28 months | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time, part-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.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked in previs, modelling, rigging, effects animation, matte painting, tracking, lighting, look development and compositing for film, television, animation and games.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in visual effects or equivalent; other first degree subjects may be accepted with a portfolio of creative work at an acceptable standard. International and EU students must also pass a University English test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,365 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 1 year (September start); 16 months (January start); part-time 2 years or 28 months

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