MA Animation at Ulster University

Programme overview

The MA Animation is a full-time Master's in Belfast focused on the three core components of animated production: narrative, character and performance, drawing on Northern Ireland's animation industry and community.

Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: part-time / full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester one covers core animation skills including Timing for Animation and Experimental Design. The Animation Production module lets students work in a semi-professional context on a client brief, and complete an individual development project covering production and pipelines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 Honours standard or equivalent, normally in Animation, Computer Science, Engineering, Design practice, Visual Arts or a cognate subject, or demonstrated ability through accreditation of prior learning (professionals with extensive experience are encouraged to apply). Applicants may be interviewed and present a body of work such as a portfolio, showreel and/or proposal. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,490 for the whole programme (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee. Price shown is for the complete programme; tuition fee loan of up to £10,000 available to eligible NI/ROI-domiciled students. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,310 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026

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