Program Overview
The Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Teesside University is a MA programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Animation and Visual Effects programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Animation and Visual Effects programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 2D Tools and Techniques
- 3D Tools and Techniques
- Effects Animation
- VFX Industry Practice
- Major VFX Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry requirements
2.2 honours degree (or above) in animation or computing or significantly documented relevant industrial experience. You must submit a portfolio with examples of 3D/2D visual effects work as part of the admissions process.English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Teesside University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Teesside University
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England
Teesside University is a public university with its main campus in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire in North East England. It was officially opened as Constantine Technical College in 1930, before...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months