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Animation - MA at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An on-campus MA in 2D, CG or stop motion animation for graduates, career-changers and professionals, covering production from idea to final render.

Duration: 1 year full-time (three semesters); 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Animation Exploration, Professional Practice: Animation, Animation Application, Animation Specialisation, Major Project: Animation (portfolio, showreel or short film), and Animation Review.

Career pathways

Animator (2D, CG, stop motion), director/producer, layout/previs artist, modeller and rigger, teacher/lecturer; graduates have joined DNEG, DreamWorks Animation, Blue-Zoo and Sony Pictures Imageworks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline or professional qualification; or an HND/HNC with relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Others considered individually based on experience. All applicants are invited to a portfolio-based interview including a showreel of recent work and a discussion of the project proposal.

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)

Duration: 1 year full-time (three semesters); 2 years part-time

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