What can you do with a masters in Film, Animation and Digital Arts?
Find out what you could do with a masters in Film, Animation and Digital Arts (FADA) and how Surrey helps you shape your career ambitions.
The University of Surrey has a proven track record in developing and equipping highly employable graduates.
FADA will provide you with an accelerated career path into numerous areas of the film, television and interactive media sectors, equipping you with sought-after skills and experience in these dynamic fields.
It's an exciting time for the film and animation sector in the UK and across the world. Students at Surrey have access to a great network of alumni and industry contacts working for the numerous award-winning studios, broadcasters and production houses based within our region, as well as being able to engage with the lively independent filmmaker community.
Careers with a Film, Animation and Digital Arts masters
Our graduates go on to work in the independent production environment, from large film shoots to small animation gigs. They may work with other graduates from the course or contacts in industry on promotional campaigns and indie commercials or social media content. They are always developing their personal creative portfolios and ideas across screenplays, short films, animation works and 3D/VFX samples. These films and animations could become part of the film festival circuit, enabling them to further develop their network of contacts and continue to work in the areas they are passionate about.
Be confident in our exceptional outcomes
We’re renowned for developing highly sought-after graduates across Music and Media.
One hundred per cent of our music and media postgraduate taught graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating and their average salary is £38,300 (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).
The University of Surrey offers a robust curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, mirroring real-world industry practices. Additionally, Surrey provides a supportive environment for students to explore their creative potential and gain confidence in their craft.
Kamrul, FADA MSc studentHow Surrey sets you above the crowd in the jobs market
Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your chosen career path.
As a Film, Animation and Digital Arts masters students, you’ll benefit from the extensive connections we enjoy with the creative industries, which include media production companies, animation studios, VFX houses, facilities providers and film studios – locally, nationally and globally.
In terms of transport, being about a 30-minute train ride from central London is a bonus, especially for me as a Film and Animation student. I can easily hop on a train to the centre of all the key events and mainstream media in the UK.
Hesam, FADA MSc studentSurrey is home to outstanding academic minds, many of whom are active researchers or have years of professional experience in the political arena, keeping our programmes career-relevant to give you a clear advantage.
Our Guildford location is not only a short train journey from central London but is also a media production hub in its own right. Major film studios and locations are nearby, and the town itself is home to a vibrant video games development community, alongside animation houses and design agencies.
We regularly invite experts to talk to our students about their work and the career opportunities available in their industry. We offer a range of one-to-one and group mentoring opportunities for our students.
Discover more about our music and media masters programmes, our award-winning Careers and Employment team and student life at Surrey.
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