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MFA Acting for Digital Media at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MFA Acting for Digital Media is a full-time, intensive professional training for performers focusing on performance capture, voice skills for digital recordings and acting for camera, including the role of the performer in the gaming industry. It is taught at the Colchester Campus.

Department: East 15 Acting School  |  Duration: 2 years full-time (listed as 2 years; MFA described as 20 months)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four 30-credit core-with-options modules in year one, then Performance Capture Project, Screen Project, Recorded Voice II and Industry Preparation II (30 credits each) in the final year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A successful audition or video audition, plus a first degree with an overall 2.2 or equivalent, or suitable life and/or professional expertise. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 21,175 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,475 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time (listed as 2 years; MFA described as 20 months)

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