MA Animation

MA Animation is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at Leeds Arts University in Leeds, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year (full time), with intakes in September.

Leeds Arts University is a public institution, ranked 107th of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide (UK) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £18,900 a year, about ₹23.1 lakh.

2026/27 international fee for all full-time MA courses; 2027/28 not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Film director
• Film/video editor
• Television/film/video producer
• Animator
• Location manager
• VFX artist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Disney
• Netflix
• Warner Bros. Discovery
• BBC
• Sony
• Wētā FX
• Wētā Workshop
• DNEG
• Endemol Shine Group
• ProSiebenSat.1

General entry requirements at Leeds Arts University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A three- or four-year degree equivalent to a UK 2:2, or a degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma or professional qualification.
• A portfolio of work or an audition, plus one reference from an academic or creative practitioner.
• Applicants from another discipline may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5) or Class 12 English 70%.

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
• Portfolio or audition material
• Reference
• English test score or Class 12 English result

• International Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

  Undergraduate and postgraduate

  Value: From £2,000, usually as a first-year tuition fee discount

  International applicants, awarded competitively on academic merit as part of the admissions process; no separate application.

  Official page

• GREAT Scholarship

  Postgraduate

  Value: Two scholarships, with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign

  Postgraduate students from the countries listed on the GREAT Scholarship page.

  Official page

• Early payment discount

  All levels

  Value: 5% off tuition fees

  Pay the full annual fee before 31 August.

  Official page

Leeds Arts University is a specialist arts university in Leeds with roots in the Leeds School of Art, founded in 1846. Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied there, and it gained university title in 2017. It teaches art, design, fashion, film, animation, games, music, marketing and creative business courses.

For Indian students it offers a small, studio-based community in one of the UK's more affordable student cities. International fees for 2026/27 are £18,600 a year for BA and BSc degrees, £19,500 for the BMus and £18,900 for full-time MA courses. International Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships start from £2,000, and first-year students are guaranteed a room in partner accommodation.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in the UK

• MA Animation ProductionArts University BournemouthFull time from September (see the course page for length) · £19,950 / year
• MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer GraphicsArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (see the course page for length) · £22,000 / year
• MA User Experience (UX/UI)Arts University BournemouthFull time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation) · £19,950 / year
• MA Graphic DesignArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake) · £19,950 / year
• Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB)Arts University Bournemouth2 years (full time) · £19,950 / year
• MA Immersive MediaArts University Plymouth1 year full time (2 years part time) · £18,000 / year

More courses at Leeds Arts University

• BA (Hons) Graphic Design3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £18,600 / year
• BA (Hons) Animation3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £18,600 / year
• BA (Hons) Games Design3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £18,600 / year
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £18,600 / year
• BA (Hons) Digital Marketing3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £18,600 / year
• BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £18,600 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Leeds Arts University: MA Animation (opens in a new tab)
2. Complete University Guide: University League Tables 2027 (opens in a new tab)
3. Leeds Arts University: undergraduate fees and finance (opens in a new tab)
4. Leeds Arts University: postgraduate fees and finance (opens in a new tab)
5. Leeds Arts University: information for students from India (opens in a new tab)