MA Animation in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

Our MA Animation program empowers you to forge your unique creative journey, honing your skills through diverse experimental and conventional methods. Rooted in practical industry applications and shaped by real-world business insights, this course builds upon your existing creative media knowledge while challenging you to elevate your animation craft to professional standards. You'll gain a competitive edge in this dynamic field, whether you opt for full-time or part-time study with customizable pathways. Staffordshire University offers specialized expertise across 2D Digital, 3D Digital, Stop Motion, and Games Animation, enabling you to develop master's-level proficiency in either broad or focused areas of study. Additionally, you can integrate elements from your current profession or align your studies with future animation ambitions through our industry connections with leading studios like Aardman, Carse & Waterman, Pixar, and Walt Disney.
As you craft immersive worlds, compelling characters, or commercial projects through our postgraduate program, you'll champion innovative approaches, cutting-edge technologies, and progressive methodologies to advance the animation medium. Our advanced animation studios provide the perfect environment for research and hands-on practice.
The MA Animation curriculum fosters personal growth and specialized skills while establishing a framework that nurtures original thinking. Structured across seven thematic areas tailored to your study duration, the program offers a personalized educational journey aligned with your professional goals.

Career Opportunities
Animation careers typically reflect your specialization and interests, with our alumni establishing successful professional networks at renowned studios like Double Negative, Cinesite, Boulder Media, and Brown Bag Films.
Whether you're advancing within the industry or transitioning careers, numerous mid-level and senior opportunities exist across various sectors including: Production management, Creative development, Pre-production, Production, and Distribution