Motion Graphics MA



Learn the skills and approaches you need for a career in motion graphics and dynamic graphics.

Overview

This programme will develop your skills in motion design and animated graphics.

You will learn the software you need to get ahead in this demanding industry while being given the opportunity to apply your ideas in real world situations.  Your study is in our dedicated studio shared with students on Heritage & Exhibition Design, Design for Interactive Experience and Lighting Design.

Through shared and dedicated modules, you will establish and develop your own practice within this exciting area. You will develop work for screens at varying sizes as well as projections on surfaces and objects, your work will focus on a variety of use cases such as infographics for exhibitions, interstitial clips and moving images.

 
 
 
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Mode of Study:

Full-time (available as Part-time)

Duration:

1 years

Start date:

Sep

Course details

Working in a studio environment with students on other courses affords collaboration and cross discipline exploration. You will have the freedom to investigate making your work interactive or producing work that is focused on a specific environment. Our modules enjoy regular input from industry partners, and you will be taught by experts who practice in the areas they are teaching. The academic team working on the programme are established practitioners and researchers with the ability to guide you in the pursuit of your expertise.

On this course you will be encouraged to develop and pursue your own ideas and means of expression. You will have access to a range of environments and spaces in which to develop your work. Our students are encouraged to make use of our well-equipped workshop to produce complementary 3D objects and printed graphics to augment their work and modes of expression.

 
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    How you’ll be taught

     The programme uses practice-based learning, workshops, seminars, lectures guest speakers and supported on-line learning in which core knowledge and understanding are acquired and assessed in tandem with their specific application to your own individual projects.
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    Assessments

     We take a common approach to learning, teaching and assessment in studio modules where practice-based student output is collated as a portfolio presentation.
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    Work placement

     The Live Projects module in Trimester 2 affords you the opportunity to arrange your own placement, we also work with external partners to offer specific placements. The majority of our projects are in partnership with external organisations.
     
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    Facilities

     All design programmes in the School of Arts & Creative Industries are delivered in studio learning environments. You will need to have your own laptop computer at a suitable specification for running large graphics files.

Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in an art & design or related discipline (architecture, creative computing & engineering design)

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

All candidates are interviewed with a portfolio of creative work or technical/business projects. Applicants from overseas can be interviewed by teleconference with an online portfolio.

English language

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.

This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English, or your undergraduate degree was taught and examined in English (within two years of starting your postgraduate course). Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
  • BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
  • MSc Nursing courses
  • All Graduate Apprenticeship courses

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study. 

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies

Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

Tuition fees
Students from 2025/26 2026/27
Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,160 £9,615
Overseas and EU £19,750 £20,540
Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other tuition fee matters, please see our Fees and Funding links above.
The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni. The discount applies to all full-time, part-time and online degrees. The discount can only be applied to year one of a full-time Postgraduate degree, any additional years are exempt from the discount. For part time Postgraduate degrees the discount will apply to years one, two and three only and any additional years will be exempt from the discount. Please read our full T&C here
Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.


Careers

Those graduating from this programme pathway will be able to pursue careers in: 

  • Motion Graphics
  • Moving Image Design
  • Museum and Exhibition Design and Interpretation
  • Interactive Media Design
  • Animation
  • Film 
  • Television
 
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