MSc Artificial Intelligence for Media

Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 351kb)

Why study MSc Artificial Intelligence for Media at BU?

• Accredited Excellence: Benefit from the NCCA's top-ranking status in the UK, Europe, and globally (Animation Career Review 2024), and prestigious accreditations like Houdini Certified School and Unreal Academic Partnership.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access industry-standard animation labs featuring Maya, Houdini, and Nuke, alongside a green screen and motion capture studio. Utilise cutting-edge tools such as Python, PyTorch TensorFlow, and full green screen TV and MOCAP studios, endorsed by industry leaders like Houdini and Unreal Engine.
• Industry Exposure: Engage with visiting speakers and alumni from top companies like Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic, gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities.
• Collaborative Learning: Collaborate with peers across NCCA Master’s courses, simulating real-world teamwork, preparing you for professional environments.
• Masters Project Showcase: Undertake a significant project showcased at the degree show attended by top recruiters such as DreamWorks, Epic Games, and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, enhancing your portfolio and career prospects.
• Comprehensive Skill Development: Gain practical skills in machine learning for media production, data mining, software engineering, and media data analytics, preparing you to solve complex technical issues in modern computer animation.
• BFX Festival: Attend the annual BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.

Find out more about the content of this course.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Bournemouth University International College offers a number of pre-sessional English and preparatory programmes to prepare international students for postgraduate study at BU. Admission to the degree is guaranteed on successful completion of your course to the required level.

Costs and fees

You can find full information about the deposits required and how to pay your fees in our postgraduate fees and funding section, including details of the Postgraduate Loan.

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per annum. Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course.

Find out more about living expenses for postgraduate students