Merit
Progression Award
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Illustration and Animation at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The role of the illustrator or animator is not ephemeral, temporary or mere entertainment. It is ecological, cultural, political and technological, challenging the momentum of the twenty-first century. Illustrators and animators must deploy their skills and imagination to respond to the wider political and cultural climate with more urgency and vigour than ever. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Studio Practice and Critical Methodology
Contextual Research and Theoretical Frameworks
Speculative Animation and Futures Thinking
Political and Cultural Narratives in Visual Practice
Transdisciplinary Illustration and Animation Techniques
Professional Practice and Industry Contextualisation
Independent Research Project
Dissertation and Critical Reflection
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,600
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600
Home Student Fee
£11,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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