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Institute of Art, Design + Technology, Dún Laoghaire · Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies
Full-time 18-month MA in Animation at IADT with four study pathways (practice-based, practice-led, scholarly, animation teaching), taught through project modules and a research methods module, with up to 12 students per year.
| Specialization | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General Animation | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: iadt.ie · verified October 14, 2026 |
Dedicated master's degree in animation.
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Capstone projectFinal Capstone and Exhibition module where students present Major Project work.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | Required | Applicants present an animation-related project proposal; three very short proposal ideas suggested, up to one page each.Source: iadt.ie · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Portfolio | Required | Applicants also present a portfolio of art, animation, showreel, scholarly or other relevant work supporting the proposals.Source: iadt.ie · verified October 14, 2026 |
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Application deadline
Applications for September 2026 are now open · for September 2026
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Source: iadt.ie · verified October 14, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| EU / EEA students | EUR 7,000 | entire programSource: iadt.ie · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Non-EU / non-EEA students | EUR 16,000 | entire programSource: iadt.ie · verified October 14, 2026 |
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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship scholarship
Stipend of EUR 10,000 and full fee waiver · Competitive
Eligibility: Non-EU applicants holding an offer for the MA in Animation
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École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs
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