Entry requirements for Animation & VFX MSc

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

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Date of entry

September 2025

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Entry requirements

3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0

Your degree should be in a relevant subject for studying the course. You may also apply if you are able to demonstrate appropriate professional experience.

You will need to submit a showreel of your work. This will need to be a maximum of 2 minutes in duration and uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo at 1920x1080 HD resolution. Alternatively you may upload a portfolio of up to 15 pages. View showreel / portfolio requirements.

If you meet our entry requirements, you may be invited for an informal conversation with the Programme Director

We are unable to fully consider your application without a supporting creative portfolio

English language requirements

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of certain countries.

IELTS Academic

Overall

6.0

Writing

6.0

Listening

5.5

Reading

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Other English language qualifications

We also accept other English language qualifications. Choose from the list of English language tests for your country below.

Minimum grade in English

3

Further information on English language qualifications

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Pre-sessional English for international students

If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Learn more about our pre-sessional English courses.

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