UK Govt Finance for Post-Graduate Study

One of the most common questions we get asked at Escape Studios is about the financing of post graduate courses.

The UK Government's student loan system for postgraduate master's degrees is now well established.  A system of low interest loans provides students in the UK with access to postgraduate university courses - including our own MA in 3D Animation, and our MA in Storyboarding & Previsualisation.  Prospective students who would like to do post-graduate study with us can borrow up to £11,222 in the coming academic year.

Government help is available

Government funded loans
The government-backed student loans were first made available from 2016-17. They now benefit not just undergraduate students but also students seeking to study at post-graduate level. Since our MA in 3D Animation costs £17,995 (or £13,210 if we have to run it completely online), the loan system covers a significant proportion of the cost of study.

Animation is a qualifying subject
The Government loans are offered in any master's subject, including animation.

Age restrictions
Loans are available to students under 60 on the first day of the first academic year of your course.

Award-winning "Flame" was made by our MA students

British/Live in the UK
You need to be based in the UK to qualify. But see the official page for details on who exactly qualifies.

Loan, not Grant
The loans must ultimately be repaid, concurrently with any undergraduate loans.

Official Site
To see the official details, visit the official UK Govt website.

directed by our MA students

Other sources of funding
Beyond the Government loan system, it is important to remember that there are a number of other sources of funding to finance your studies. To see more about student finance, read these blog posts:

• MA Scholarship deadline - August 16th
• Scholarships at Escape Studios - and Beyond
• Eamonn Butler Scholarship
• BAFTA Scholarship for post-graduate study
• ASIFA Hollywood Animation Scholarship

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for our BA/MArt in 3D Animation, follow this link.  To apply for our storyboarding evening class, visit this page here. For the next 12 week animation course, click here.