Computer Animation MSc

This MSc Computer Animation degree will prepare you to work in animation roles across the creative and media industries. Whether you want to work in computer games, television, film or advertising, this Master’s will help you to build on your existing animation experience, specialise in specific areas of animation and prepare for the career you want.

During the course you’ll have opportunities to attend industry talks, network with professionals and develop your showreel. You’ll graduate ready to enter the industry, and be able to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience to potential employers.

Supported by lecturers with experience in many areas of animation, including specialists in 3D modelling/sculpting, texturing, rigging, 3D animation, FX and compositing, this Master's will enhance your technical animation skills and subject knowledge as you use industry equipment and software to build on your previous experience.

You'll apply your learning on your own CGI/Animation/VFX project, which you’ll tailor to your skills, interests and career goals with support from your supervisor.

This qualification is an option on the MSc Creative Technologies course. You'll apply for the MSc Creative Technologies course, then choose Computer Animation as your pathway project after you start the course. You'll graduate with MSc Computer Animation.

Careers this Master's prepares you for

This MSc Computer Animation degree is your opportunity to specialise in a particular area of animation and develop your existing industry skills. You'll build on the broad knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. 

During the course you’ll enhance your showreel as you prepare for work in industry.  

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

• 3D generalist 
• animators
• concept artists
• storyboard artists
• compositors
• creative directors
• art directors
• modellers
• riggers
• texture artists
• fx artists
• motion capture technicians
• freelance artists

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in roles such as: 

• facial motion capture at Industrial Light and Magic

Career planning

During your course, you'll have expert career support from your tutors and from our Careers and Employability Centre, which you can access for 5 years after you graduate.

Career support

You'll benefit from:

• Networking events
• 1-to-1 appointments
• CV and cover letter advice
• Interview preparation and practice
• Workshops to enhance your employability skills
• Recruitment events, including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair
• Support starting your own business

Learn more about your career support