Animation MA
Why study Animation MA at Middlesex University?
Join an interdisciplinary community of digital creatives studying together in our state-of-the-art facilities at MDX Studios. You'll gain advanced creative and technical skills in 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation while exploring the ethics and influence of AI and emerging technologies.
- Tuition fee discounts of up to 40%
- Learn in London, one of the world’s most dynamic creative hubs, with close proximity to studios, festivals, and global networks
- Collaborate with peers across film, sound, and digital media to develop technically advanced, creatively innovative animation projects
- Build a professional portfolio through live briefs, placements, and client-facing projects supported by our Careers and Futures team and industry mentors
- Explore ethical, sustainable, and inclusive approaches to animation production and storytelling
- Prepare for international careers across film, television, gaming, advertising, and creative media industries
- Choose between one- and two-year modes with embedded, credit-bearing work experience on real-world industry projects. Our practice-based approach to learning means you learn vital new skills in professional contexts, enhancing your CV and your employability
- We have a range of studio spaces including a dedicated 2D animation studio, stop-frame studios, high-spec digital media workshops for 3D animation, double-height studio for film production, sound recording foley and ADR studios as well as suites for editing and colour grading (DaVinci Resolve). We offer AVID Media Composer and Pro Tools certification. Our Motion Capture studio utilises a 25-camera OptiTrack motion capture system and a Vanishing Point Viper to enable the creation of industry-level VFX and VP in a sound-proofed green-screen environment
- Our Kit Hub has a vast collection of high-end creative tech to support student projects including professional cameras, sound recording kit and VR headsets. With strong relationships with industry partners, Canon, Sony and AVID, Kit Hub is vital resource for our creative community to keep up to date with the latest tech.
Campus Information
Hendon campus
Middlesex University is well served by public transport. There are a number of ways to travel to Hendon Campus.
Intakes
- Jan
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You’ll be prepared for employment across film, television, gaming, advertising, and emerging digital sectors - or to launch your own studio or freelance career.
Graduates progress into roles such as:
- animator;
- storyboard artist;
- motion designer;
- character designer;
- creative producer.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A good first degree from a recognised university or equivalent with minimum 55% or above.
No Additional Examinations
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
20100 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A