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Animation, MA at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Master's in animation for developing advanced practical and technical skills under the supervision of industry professionals, spanning stop motion, 2D animation and 3D digital animation. Students identify an area of specialism such as character design, digital animation, storyboarding or sound design.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Animation Advanced Practice, Research Methodologies, Research in Context, Reflective Practice, Experimental Practice and Specialist Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates have become animators, model-makers, editors, directors, scriptwriters, set designers and sound designers, including at companies such as Nintendo, Sony Pictures, TT Games and the BBC.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field; applications considered on merit. High achievement in undergraduate study elsewhere, for example minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale in North America. All applicants submit digital supporting material and, where possible, are invited to interview with a portfolio of recent work. IELTS 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year

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