Master in Ba Honours Animation

The tuition fee is 18,000 GBP per year. The application deadline for Master in Ba Honours Animation is Aug 31, 2027.

Designed for the next generation of storytellers and visual innovators, this programme empowers you to master the unique capabilities of 2D, stop-motion, and 3D animation. You will thrive in a dynamic, studio-based environment that balances technical precision with creative experimentation, learning to interpret motion, perfect character performance, and share compelling narratives. Whether you are driven by traditional craftsmanship or cutting-edge digital pipelines, the course provides the industry-standard tools and professional framework to translate your artistic vision into high-quality animated works.

Industry-Connected Practice

Beyond technical skills, you will cultivate a professional identity that is both sustainable and ethically grounded. By engaging with live client briefs from the first year, participating in film festivals, and building a robust online portfolio, you will bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice. Membership in Creative UK and opportunities for industry placements provide a direct pipeline to the creative sector, ensuring you graduate not just as an animator, but as a resilient, industry-ready creative practitioner.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.