About MA Animation in Sheffield Hallam University
- Learn advanced creative skills and engage in experimental practice, applying stop-motion, 2D Animation and mixed techniques.
- Specialise in your preferred animation discipline to create an advanced and distinctive animated film.
- Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers, clients and producers.
On this course, you'll learn advanced and current techniques inspired by theoretical knowledge and experimental animation practices. You'll apply this knowledge to develop your own innovative and distinctive animation portfolio. When you graduate, you'll have the exprience you need to build your own artistic practice and collaborate with sectors that require specific creative skills.
Networking Opportunities
You'll benefit from a programme of guest speakers, as well as various relevant networking events throughout the year.
The Media Arts and Communications 'Pathways' networking event brings industry professionals from a wide range of areas in the creative sector. You have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into current industry practice, make connections with industry and arts organisations and take advantage of the various opportunities that are provided.
The course also provides you with the opportunity to engage with local industry, as well as established creative media festivals and events, arts venues and galleries.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in a variety of disciplines related to animation, including:
- stop motion animator
- 2D animator
- set designer
- puppet builder
- lighting technician
- compositor
- producer
- editor
- storyboard artist
- character designer
All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.
Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)
The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,
- three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
- four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course
English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.
Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring
an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)
IELTS for UKVI*
- IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
- Listening: minimum level 5.5
- Speaking: minimum level 5.5
- Reading: minimum level 5.5
- Writing: minimum level 5.5
TOEFL
- Internet based 90
- Listening: minimum level 17
- Speaking: minimum level 20
- Reading: minimum level 18
- Writing: minimum level 17
Pearson
- PTE 60
- Listening: minimum level 51
- Speaking: minimum level 51
- Reading: minimum level 51
- Writing: minimum level 51
Sheffield Hallam University Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
60,000 |
FAFSA Code |
N/A |
Application Cost |
UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
Accreditation |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
Accommodation |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, discounts |
Sheffield Hallam University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Program |
Fees (GBP) |
International Foundation Program |
10,250 - 12,310 |
Placement year |
1,200 |
Undergraduate |
13,650 |
Postgraduate taught |
13,900 – 15,500 |
MBA |
15,965 |
PGCEs |
13,905 |
Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition Fees |
13,650 |
13,900 – 15,965 |
Placement |
1,200 |
1,200 |
Accommodation |
3,740 to 6,292 |
3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.