Online MA in Animation with BNU Starts Sept 2025

Animation by BNU graduate Neil Whitman

Our MA in 3D Animation for Professionals is now taking applications.

The online MA in animation at Buckinghamshire New University was launched in 2015 and was the very first of its kind - the first online MA in animation which could be undertaken by students anywhere in the world.  

We continue to partner with BNU to deliver the Online MA 3D Animation for Professionals, ensuring that all our MA Students graduate with industry-level skills.  Teaching starts in September 2025.

Summer Class Starts on Monday 4th May 2021

Our Summer classroom starts on Monday 4th May 2021.  You don't need to know Maya beforehand (we teach everything from scratch), but it's always a good idea to do a little preparation.

Below is a brief list of stuff to get you under way. No need to do all of it, but tick off a few of the things on this list and you will be a making a great start on your animation career.

New Year Classroom Starts 4 Jan 2021

Alien animation by Jeton Lakna

Our New Year classroom is now taking applications, and the new class begins on Monday 4 January 2021.

It's not too late to book a place; all you need to do is visit the main Animation Apprentice site and go through a few simple steps.

If you want to learn 3D animation to a professional level, and start your new career as an animator - your journey starts here.

Apply Now For Our Online Master's Degree

The world's first online MA in animation

Animation Apprentice and Buckinghamshire New University are now taking applications through UCAS for the September 2019 intake of our part-time online MA in 3D animation.
The online MA is a unique degree which can be undertaken by students anywhere in the world, leading to a formal qualification in the field.

You will not only learn how to animate, but you will engage at Masters' level with the underpinning theory and structure behind the art form.

Still Time To Sign Up For Our 2 November Class!

There is still time to sign up for our new class beginning next week on Monday 2 November 2015.  We believe that we provide the very best animation training that money can buy, for the lowest possible price.

Our students at Animation Apprentice are finding jobs with leading studios like Blue Zoo and Jellyfish Pictures, proving that our teaching methods work. We are helping our students to find paid work at a high level in our industry.  So what's stopping you? Sign up now to kick-start your animation career!

Still time to sign up for our September 7th Class!

There is still time to sign up for our new class beginning on Monday 7 September 2015. We believe that we provide the very best animation training that money can buy, for the lowest possible price.

Our students at Animation Apprentice are finding jobs with leading studios like Blue Zoo and Jellyfish Pictures, proving that our teaching methods work, and are helping our students to find paid work at a high level in our industry.  So what's keeping you? Sign up now to kick-start your animation career!

Three Days Left To Sign Up For Our March Class!

The clock is ticking to sign up for our new class beginning on Monday 2 March 2015. We are working hard to make sure that we provide the very best animation training that money can buy, for a price that is far more affordable than traditional education. We're even cheaper than the vast majority of our online competitors. If you find someone who offers a better deal - let us know. We'll beat it on quality and on price.

How to Get Ready for Our Spring Class in March

Spring is here! Well, almost. Photo: Wikipedia

What kind of preparation should students do before starting with us in our Spring classroom at Animation Apprentice in March?  Below is a brief checklist of stuff to get you started. It's not comprehensive, and you don't have to do all of it, but tick off a few of the things on this list and you will be a making a great start on your animation career.