Undergraduate Open Days on 24 & 28 Oct 2026

Undergraduate Open Days on 24 Oct and Wed 28 Oct 2026

Escape Studios is hosting two new Undergraduate Open Days on Saturday 24 October and Wednesday 28 October 2026.

These Open Day events take place at 6 Mitre Passage in our North Greenwich Campus and also online.  

Escape Studios' Open Days are a chance to find out about our undergraduate degrees - join us and find out more about what we do and how we teach. 

Escape Studios' Student Handbook

Escape Studios' Student Handbook 2026-27

For all our new students starting with us in September at Escape Studios - as well as our returning students - The Escape Studios' Student Handbook contains the ultimate source of truth for everything that goes on at Escape Studios.  

Download the Student Handbook to find out about our Facilities, Timetables and Term Dates, The Student Portal, Assessments, Academic Resources and Support, Degree Structure, Extra Support, Personal Development, and much else besides. 

The Student Handbook is your first stop to find out how Escape Studios works, and what you can expect from your studies with us.  To download The Student Handbook, follow this link. 

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link. 

Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 26 Sept 2026

Escape Studios is hosting a new Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 10.30am and 1.30pm. 

The event takes place at 6 Mitre Passage in our North Greenwich Campus and also online.  

Escape Studios' Open Days are a chance to find out about our undergraduate degrees - join us and find out more about what we do and how we teach. 

Clearing at Escape Studios - Apply Now

We're in "Clearing" at Escape Studios, meaning that there are still places available for students looking to study creative media, such as animation, games and visual effects.

To find out more about our courses, and perhaps place a last-minute application, follow this link. 

See you in September!

https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/clearing/?utm_source=esc&utm_medium=x&utm_campaign=clearing2026

BA/MArt Concept Art Returns September 2026

BA/Mart in Concept Art and Experience Design

Our BA/Mart in Concept Art and Experience Design returns in September 2026. 

Concept artists help to shape major projects in the creative industries by developing the underlying artistic vision.

Concept Artists develop the visual ideas and themes that shape the look and feel of projects, working closely with directors and producers. 

Tokyo Study Week for Escape Animation Students

Digital Hollywood University September 7-11 2026

Escape Studios is delighted to announce our first "Tokyo Study Week" for our animation students - an opportunity to study for five days at Digital Hollywood University in Tokyo.  

The Tokyo Study Week will run from Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September 2026 and is a chance to learn Japanese animation techniques, with a focus on the unique Japanese visual styles of anime and manga.  Classes will take place every morning, with afternoons left free for students to explore Tokyo and potentially visit animation sites such as the Studio Ghibli Museum and Studio Ghibli Park.  

Escape Studios Undergraduate Term Dates 2026-27

Escape Studios Undergraduate Term Dates for 2026-27

Below are Escape Studios' Undergraduate Term Dates for 2026-27.  Classes begin on 21 September 2026 and run until Friday 18 December 2026 when we break for the Xmas holidays. Directed Study Week ("half term") is the week starting Monday 2nd November.  More details below, or you can download the PDF here. 

Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 20th June 2026

Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 20th June 2026

Escape Studios is hosting a new Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 20th June 2026. There are two sessions available: Morning: 10:30am - 1:00pm, Afternoon: 1:30pm - 4:00pm.  Escape Studios' Open Days are a chance to find out about our undergraduate degrees.

BA/MArt In Immersive Media Launches Sept 2027

BA(Hons) / MArt in Immersive Media.  

Escape Studios is announcing a new BA(Hons) / MArt in Immersive Media for September 2027 entry.  

Designed to nature creative and technical skills, students will learn to design and create experiences for engaging spaces, such as festivals, museums, XR and branded events and themed attractions.

This new course has been created through consultation with industry professionals, including members of the Immersive Team at Framestore – a world leading innovator and one of our longest standing studio partners.

Daniel Shutt, Escape Studios academic since 2009  brings 32 years of industry experience across the visual effects and immersive sectors.

Undergraduate Open Days April 9 & 18 2026

Join us on 9 April and in-person on Saturday 18 April 2026.

Escape Studios is hosting two new Undergraduate Open Days in April:  An Online "Open Evening" on Thursday 9th April (online via Zoom) and an in-person Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 18 April 2026. There are two sessions available: Morning: 10:00am - 1:00pm, Afternoon: 1:30pm - 4:00pm. 

Escape Studios' Open Days are a chance to find out about our undergraduate degrees.

BA/MArt 3D Computer Animation Returns Sept 2026

Spiderman animation by Escapee Giorgos Konstantinou

Escape Studios is accepting applications for our BA/MArt in The Art of 3D Computer Animation; teaching starts in September 2026.

Applications are through UCAS, and you can find out more about our undergraduate 2D & 3D Computer Animation courses at the official site.

Our  BA/MArt in The Art of Computer Animation was first launched in 2015, and our first group of animation students graduated in 2019, going on to find jobs and success in the industry.  

BA/MArt Motion Graphics Launches Sept 2026

Our new BA/MArt in Motion Graphics launches at Escape Studios in September 2026.

Motion Graphics is a key part of the animation industry, an expanding area of jobs and creativity.

We have been teaching Motion Graphics  at Escape Studios for many years - now for the first time we can offer a fully accredited undergraduate course.

Undergraduate Taster Day 6 December 2025

Sat 6th Dec 2025 - Undergraduate (UG) Taster Day

Join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for our next Undergraduate (UG) Taster Day for an introduction to our undergraduate degrees in animation, games and vfx.  Come along and find out what it's like to study at Escape Studios. 

Undergraduate Q&A with Ian Palmer 9 Dec 2025

Join us on Tuesday 9th Dec from 5pm - 6pm GMT for an online undergraduate Q&A with Escape Studios' Principal Ian Palmer. 

This online event is an opportunity to find out more about Escape Studios from the man who knows us best - Professor Ian Palmer.  To sign up for this free event, follow this link. 

UCAS Applications Now Open

UCAS - deadline 14 January 2026.

UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2026 are now open - the deadline to apply to study with us next academic year is 14 January 2026.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of Animation, Games, Concept Art, Motion Graphics or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

Comics and Visual Storytelling Launches Sept 2027

Comics & Visual Storytelling - Sept 2027

Escape Studios is excited to announce the launch of our new undergraduate degree on comics and visual storytelling. 

To deliver this, we have teamed up with Comic Book UK to launch this groundbreaking new undergraduate degree, starting September 2027. 

This industry-led course is designed to help aspiring Comic Creators, Illustrators, and Storytellers break into the world of publishing, animation, and games. 

From Manga to Marvel, students will explore global comic traditions and collaborate on cross-media projects. 

To find out more, visit the official site here: https://lnkd.in/eSQqjHan

Undergraduate Open Day Sat 27 Sept 2025

Escape Studios is hosting two new undergraduate open days on Saturday 27th September 2025 and Saturday 25 October 2025.

Escape Studios' Open Days are a chance to find out about our undergraduate degrees in Animation, The Art of Games and Visual Effects.

An Open Day is an opportunity for potential students to find out how they can follow in the footsteps of our award-winning alumni, and also to check out our North Greenwich Campus.

Looking for advice on what to put in your portfolio? Our tutors are available to help. You can also see what our classrooms look like, what kind of software and hardware we're running, and also find out about current job opportunities in the animation and VFX industries. 

How Long Does It Take To Learn Autodesk Maya?

Many of our first year students at Escape Studios will never have opened Maya before.  Or, at least, they won't be very familiar with it.  Maya is a big, complex piece of software - the interface can look daunting at first.  But don't be discouraged, with time and practice - you will get there in the end. 

BA/MArt Computer Animation Starts Sept 2025

Spiderman animation by Escapee Giorgos Konstantinou

Escape Studios is accepting late applications for our BA/MArt in The Art of Computer Animation; teaching starts in September 2025.

Applications are through UCAS, and you can find out more about our undergraduate 2D & 3D Computer Animation courses at the official site.

Our  BA/MArt in The Art of Computer Animation was first launched in 2015, and our first group of animation students graduated in 2019, going on to find jobs and success in the industry.   The UCA deadline this year is 29 January 2025. Don't be late!

BA/MArt Motion Graphics Starts September 2025

Our new Master's Degree in Motion Graphics

Our new BA/MArt in Motion Graphics starts teaching in September 2025.

Motion Graphics is a key part of the animation industry, an expanding area of jobs and creativity.

We have been teaching Motion Graphics  at Escape Studios for many years - now for the first time we can offer a fully accredited undergraduate course.