About MA Computer Animation in Sheffield Hallam University
- Build a portfolio of work to a professional standard, ready to showcase to prospective employers.
- Utilise the latest technology and equipment in our state-of-the-art facilities.
- Acquire and improve your knowledge of animation and digital effects.
- Boost your employability through industry-specific interview training, networking and workshops.
- Develop intellectual and critical approaches to your own and others' creative work.
Computer Animation provides you with the practical and conceptual skills you need to make an impact in the creative industries. You'll build a portfolio and reinforce it with sound theoretical knowledge and graduate ready for exciting, challenging career opportunities.
Field trips
Festival visits will help you expand your knowledge in the area of animation and digital effects and gain a deeper understanding of industry roles and practices.
Networking opportunities
There is ample opportunity for networking throughout the course via regular industry speakers, masterclasses and strong links with our alumni and Sheffield's creative industry.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- film and VFX
- television
- animation
- advertising
- game development
- motion graphics
- web content creation
- technical direction
- concept art
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.
