Study location	United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 Year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 169 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. port.ac.uk/..ourses/msc-computer-animation

Overview

Computer animation is used across so many creative industries, from computer games and advertising, to television and film. If you’re ready to learn the skills you need to work in the exciting computer animation industry – and take your education to the next level too – this is the Master’s course for you.

On this MSc Computer Animation degree, you’ll develop technical skills, learn to use the latest kit, and put your expertise into practice as you take on a computer animation project that matches your interests and career ambitions.

When you graduate, you’ll have all the tools you need for a career in the creative and media industries.

Career opportunities

This course is ideal if you’re a professional animator or someone with a computing background wanting to develop more specialist skills.

This course will give you the skills you need for a successful career in the entertainment industry, incorporating areas such as animation, visual effects in television/film and gaming. Other career prospects include:

- 2D and 3D graphics
- motion capture
- virtual reality
- project planning

Computer animation skills can also be used in fields which use visual simulation expertise, for example scientific exploration and historical or military case scenario representations.