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Massey University · College of Creative Arts – Toi Rauwhārangi

Bachelor of Screen Arts (Animation major)

BachelorBachelor of Screen ArtsFunding not verified

Overview

Three-year Bachelor of Screen Arts with an Animation major covering 2D and 3D animation principles and ending in a team-based production. Taught on the Wellington campus.

Official program name
Bachelor of Screen Arts (Animation major)
Awarded degree
Bachelor of Screen ArtsBachelor's · Bachelor (nationally titled)
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeNational framework: NZQF level 7Bachelor's degree, 3 years full-time (360 credits).Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Degree-awarding body
The institution itself unless stated otherwise on its official page.
Country
New Zealand
Teaching language
  • English — Applicants must meet Massey's English language standards.Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Application route
Direct to the institution
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
School
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Delivery
On campusClasses, studios and productions meet in person on campus.
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Required attendance
Not verified
Study intensity
Full- or part-time
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Duration
3 years full-time (360 credits)
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Credits and credit system
360 credits (Animation major 90 credits)NZQF credit points — not directly interchangeable with other countries' systems.
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Entry routes
Not verified

Specializations

SpecializationClassificationEvidence
General AnimationOfficial pathwayPathway: AnimationAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree.Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
2D AnimationOfficial pathwayPathway: AnimationAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree.Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
3D AnimationOfficial pathwayPathway: AnimationAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree.Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Officially named Animation major (90 credits) inside the Bachelor of Screen Arts.

Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026

We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules

Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Official concentrations and pathways

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

Team productionIn the final year students collaborate on an original team-based production.

Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026

Published areas of study

  • Animation courses include Introduction to Animation, Animation Production and Animation Project.
    Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026

Faculty listed by the program

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

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
Autodesk MayaProvided in labs / feesNamed as software animation students have access to.Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Lost Marble Moho ProProvided in labs / feesNamed as software animation students have access to.Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Pixologic ZBrushProvided in labs / feesNamed as software animation students have access to.Source: massey.ac.nz · 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

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

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Admissions

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Portfolio and submission materials

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

Other requirements

Prior qualification
RequiredUniversity entrance requirements only; no specific entry requirements for this qualification.
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026

Tests

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

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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
Domestic studentsRule: Domestic means New Zealand citizens and residents per Massey's definition.NZD 9,706per academic year · 2027The school labels this figure as an estimate: The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits).Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
International studentsNZD 46,950per academic year · 2027The school labels this figure as an estimate: The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits).Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026

Mandatory institutional fees

Student Services Fee (on-campus, full-time 120 credits)
NZD 1,236 per academic yearMandatory
Source: massey.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026

Funding

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

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. massey.ac.nz/study/all-qualifications-and-degrees/bachelor-of-screen-arts-UBCRM/ — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  2. massey.ac.nz/study/all-qualifications-and-degrees/bachelor-of-screen-arts-UBCRM/animation-UBCRM2JANM — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  3. massey.ac.nz/study/find-a-subject-course-or-qualification/study-film-animation-and-vfx/ — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026

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