Why study MSc Artificial Intelligence for Media at BU?

  • Accredited Excellence: Benefit from the NCCA's top-ranking status in the UK, Europe, and globally (Animation Career Review 2024), and prestigious accreditations like Houdini Certified School and Unreal Academic Partnership.ÌýÌý
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access industry-standard animation labs featuring Maya, Houdini, and Nuke, alongside a green screen and motion capture studio. Utilise cutting-edge tools such as Python, PyTorch TensorFlow, and full green screen TV and MOCAP studios, endorsed by industry leaders like Houdini and Unreal Engine.Ìý
  • Industry Exposure: Engage with visiting speakers and alumni from top companies like Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic, gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities.Ìý
  • Collaborative Learning: Collaborate with peers across NCCA Master’s courses, simulating real-world teamwork, preparing you for professional environments.Ìý
  • Masters Project Showcase: Undertake a significant project showcased at the degree show attended by top recruiters such as DreamWorks, Epic Games, and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, enhancing your portfolio and career prospects.Ìý
  • Comprehensive Skill Development: Gain practical skills in machine learning for media production, data mining, software engineering, and media data analytics, preparing you to solve complex technical issues in modern computer animation.Ìý
  • BFX Festival: Attend the annual BFX Festival hosted by ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.Ìý

Find out more about the content of this course.

Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)Ìý

The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensures our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also helps to define new industry practices.Ìý

The NCCAÌýis ranked as the UK’s top animation school, thirdÌýin Europe and fourthÌýinternationally (Animation Career Review 2024ÌýInternational Animation School Rankings).

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Talbot Campus

Duration:

1 year full-time including an optional 3-month placement during the Masters Project

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subjectÌýOR professional experience in a relevant discipline.Ìý

Relevant professional experience may include a media-related discipline (such as backgrounds in audio, video, image processing, computer animation, visual effect, digital media, computer games, or related disciplines), a computer science-related discipline or an engineering-related discipline.Ìý

For more information see ourÌýfull entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

IELTS 6.5Ìýwith a minimum of 6.0Ìýin writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information see our full entry requirements.