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Bournemouth University · National Centre for Computer Animation

MA 3D Computer Animation

MAMA 3D Computer AnimationFunding not verified

Overview

A one-year full-time MA in 3D Computer Animation at the NCCA, accredited by ScreenSkills, with a Master's project and optional placement.

Official program name
MA 3D Computer Animation
Awarded degree
MA 3D Computer AnimationMaster's · Master of Arts
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeOne-year full-time master's; the first three terms form the Postgraduate Diploma and the final term is the Master's term.Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Degree-awarding body
The institution itself unless stated otherwise on its official page.
Country
United Kingdom
Teaching language
School
Bournemouth University — National Centre for Computer Animation
Location
Poole, England, United Kingdom
Delivery
On campusClasses, studios and productions meet in person on campus.
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Required attendance
Not verified
Study intensity
Full-time
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Duration
1 year full-time
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Credits and credit system
Not verified
Start
September 2027
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Specializations

SpecializationClassificationEvidence
3D AnimationDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Dedicated master's degree in 3D computer animation.

Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

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Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

Culminating requirement: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Faculty listed by the program

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Software, equipment and costs

Software and equipment are shown only as the school publishes them: required, taught, provided or bought by the student. Tuition does not include hardware, software or materials unless the school says so, and online students do not automatically share campus facilities.

Software

SoftwareStatusAs published
MayaProvided in labs / feesListed among industry-standard software in NCCA facilities.Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
HoudiniProvided in labs / feesListed among industry-standard software in NCCA facilities.Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Unreal EngineProvided in labs / feesListed among industry-standard software in NCCA facilities.Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Equipment, computers and facility access

Equipment and facility access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Published equipment and software costs

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Admissions

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Portfolio and submission materials

MaterialStatusInstructions as published
PortfolioRequiredA portfolio is required in support of the application.Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Other requirements

Prior qualification
RequiredA Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject.
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Tests

IELTS
Required — minimum 6.5IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Source: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

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Deadlines

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Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

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CategoryAmountBasis and year
Home students — UK, ROI & CIGBP 11,550entire program · September 2026 entrySource: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
International studentsGBP 19,688entire program · September 2026 entrySource: bournemouth.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Funding

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Funding not verified

Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 14, 2026.
  1. bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/ma-3d-computer-animation — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026

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