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Master of Animation, Film, Games and Creative Media

Hatfield, United Kingdom
0.58, 0.83 years
English
On campus
Master

Hertfordshire International College campus

About the program

A 3-semester Pre-Master's at HIC in animation, film, games and creative media that leads to a University of Hertfordshire Master's.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Build foundational subject knowledge in Animation
Film
Games and Creative Media. Develop academic communication
independent study and analytical skills. Complete preparatory assignments to support progression to further university study
subject to progression requirements.

Career outcomes

Animator
concept artist
game artist
games developer
graphic designer

Curriculum

Three-semester programme. Semester 1: Academic Writing
Introduction to Media Technology
Practical Study Skills. Semester 2: PM Specialist Projects 1
Research Methods and Skills
Interactive Learning Skills. Semester 3: PM Specialist Projects 2 and Discourse and Critique. A 50 percent pass in all modules is needed to progress to a University of Hertfordshire Master's.

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognised bachelor's degree (pass grade
1 semester) or NQF Level 5 qualification such as a Higher Diploma or HND (2 semesters) per the Academic Requirements page
50 percent pass in all modules is needed to progress to a UH Master's
portfolio advice applies to creative subjects.

Accepted academic background

Completed recognised bachelor's degree, pass grade (1 semester) or NQF Level 5 qualification such as Higher Diploma/HND (2 semesters) per the Academic Requirements page; country-specific grades, e.g. bachelor GPA 2.0/4.0 or 2.2 for a 4-year degree (country labels not extractable from page text).

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5)
Duolingo unconfirmed
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and dates. Apply online through the StudyLink portal; application fee unconfirmed. Upload the form
qualifications
English test results and passport
with certified translations if needed. An interview
if needed
follows once the offer conditions are met. Receive the unconditional offer and pay the course fee deposit stated in the offer letter. Return the provisional CAS with financial documents and TB certificate if required
then use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa. Send arrival details through the airport pick-up form.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,595, £21,295 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	£32,122 GBP

Program details

Campus	College Lane Campus, Hatfield
Faculty or school	Postgraduate Pathways (Pre-Master's)
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
18 Dec 2026
34 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58, 0.83 years.