Animation

104 Master's degrees in Animation

University of Hertfordshire4,3(112)

Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation degree from University of Hertfordshire enables you to develop creative practical skills for directing animation.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,358/yr

Teesside University4,4(74)

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Visual Effects

If you would like a career in visual effects for film and TV, then this Visual Effects course at Teesside University is for you. Create photorealistic 2D and 3D visual effects, assets and simulations seamlessly composited into shots for film, TV and 3D animation.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,069/yr

Coventry University4,1(551)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Illustration and Animation

The Illustration and Animation MA at Coventry University expands digital and physical knowledge of your craft, helping you find your own ‘voice’ and style.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,240/yr

University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)

Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Animation

The Master of Fine Arts in Animation (MFA) at University of Texas at Dallas is a terminal degree for those who intend to engage in professional studio or design practice in the animation industry, as well as those who wish to teach animation related courses at the college level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,568/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States +1

Animation

Illuminate fantastical realms and characters that launch careers, bring joy to fans, and take the world by storm with the Animation program at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$42,120/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Master of Design Technology in Animation

Get industry-ready when you study animation and visual effects (VFX) with the Master of Design Technology in Animation program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,600/yr

Lynn University

Boca Raton, United States

Visual Effects Animation

In this Visual Effects Animation program at Lynn University, you will expand your animation skills by learning advanced special effects techniques from our industry-expert faculty. You will also develop compositing skills, and learn how to create custom motion capture clips.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,875/yr

University of Salford4,3(128)

Salford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Animation

The MA in Animation at the University of Salford is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with essential skills in animation production. This full-time or part-time course spans one or two years, respectively, and prepares graduates for diverse roles within the animation industry.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,069/yr

Cardiff Metropolitan University4,2(132)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Illustration and Animation

The Illustration and Animation course at Cardiff Metropolitan University will appeal to graduates of any discipline of the visual arts, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their critical and theoretical skills. You will explore the role of the illustrator or animator through speculative methods in a transdisciplinary environment.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,883/yr

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Animation

Would you like to deepen your knowledge of animation, create visually engaging worlds and breathe life into characters? The Animation programme from Aalto University explores both the theory and practice of this most imaginative and joyous form of art.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,432/yr

Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(216)

Bengalore, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Animation

The MA Animation programme at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is designed to provide strategic instruction in research methods, animation techniques, film language, storytelling, and image-making processes and research, guiding students to reach new levels of fluency and sophistication in their animation practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,850/yr

Staffordshire University4,3(35)

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Animation

The Animation program offered by Staffordshire University explores the theoretical and practical applications of animation across a wide range of media and discover the opportunities and developments in the 21st century creative ecosystem.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 1 month$22,730/yr

Escape Studios4,2(6)

London, United Kingdom

Character and Creature Creation

Over the course of this Character and Creature Creation programme at Escape Studios, you will learn how to design, model, texture, rig and animate your own characters.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$27,133/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(101)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Computer Animation

This MSc Computer Animation degree from University of Portsmouth 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.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,240/yr

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Visual Effects

The MA Visual Effects (VFX) at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a practice-led course that will develop your technical computing skills, animation, lighting and editing capabilities. The course culminates in a collaborative project that will prepare you for integrated roles within the VFX industry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 3 months$41,917/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Animation and Digital Arts

The Animation and Digital Arts MFA program offered at University of Southern California focuses on animation production while covering the field's wide range of techniques and aesthetic approaches.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$60,478/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(101)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Animation

Animation from University of Portsmouth, you'll delve into the intricacies of 2D or 3D animation, directing your own creative exploration and developing your vision as an artist and animator.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,240/yr

Nottingham Trent University4,3(173)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Animation

The main focus of the Animation course from Nottingham Trent University will be on the exploration and refinement of your skills. Develop content specific to your research area, as well as attending contextual lectures in which you’ll investigate global animation history, theory and practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,222/yr

Fairleigh Dickinson University4,0(6)

Madison, United States

Animation

The Animation MA degree from the Fairleigh Dickinson University offers three concentrations (3D Character Animation, Visual Effects, Video Games) that center around gaining hands-on skills in the chosen concentration.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1½ year$26,592/yr

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences3,6(23)

Salzburg, Austria

Realtime Art and Visual Effects

Embark on an evolutionary educational journey that merges art with groundbreaking technology. Our Master's programme in Realtime Art & Visual Effects integrates the principles behind leading real-time graphics platforms and intricate procedural generation tools. It's about mastering the interplay of creativity and technology, and spearheading the next era of immersive digital narratives.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available