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Master of Animation

Kingston University London

  • Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Kingston University London campus

About the program

Two-year diploma in drawing, Design and traditional and digital character animation.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Animation to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of life drawing
  • Animation principles. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • 2D or 3D animator
  • Storyboard artist
  • Layout artist
  • Character designer
  • Visual effects animator
  • Creature animator
  • Game artist

Curriculum

  • Four semesters of life drawing
  • Animation principles
  • Layout and design
  • Character design and storyboarding
  • With animation history and communication in year one
  • And a demo reel production course and career strategy in year two. Graduation needs a 60% average.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Most courses require a 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; Some courses ask for a portfolio
  • CV
  • Research proposal or interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:2 or international equivalent) in a relevant subject; Portfolio, CV or research proposal for some courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Animation. Prepare degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. Language evidence
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kingston University London. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,700 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£5,000 GBP

Program details

CampusKnights Park
Faculty or schoolKingston School of Art
DepartmentCreative arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteKingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jul 2027

    259 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.