Clearing

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LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE THROUGH CLEARING FOR THIS SEPTEMBER

There’s a space for you at Escape Studios.

We’re the UK’s leading specialist school for animation, games and VFX training, built by industry for industry.

Our award-winning students, expert tutors, top industry partners, successful alumni and innovative live events form a stellar network that we call the Escapeverse.

If you’re interested in Animation, Games, VFX, Concept Art and Motion Graphics degrees designed with industry, there’s still time to join our creative community this September. Apply now.

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Courses in clearing

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BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer Animation (2D)

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BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer Animation (3D)

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BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Video Games

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BSc (Hons)/MSci Games Design

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BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Visual Effects

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BA (Hons)/MArt Concept Art and Experience Design

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BA (Hons)/MArt Motion Graphics

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BSc (Hons)/MSci Character Creation for Animation, Games & VFX

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BSc (Hons)/MSci Technical Art for Games & VFX

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BSc (Hons)/MSci Programming for Games & VFX

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Long-standing industry partnerships

Established in 2002, we were built by industry for industry. Almost 25 years on, we have more than 50 industry partners...

Why choose Escape Studios? Globally ranked and recognised. Immersed in industry. Studio-style campus. Practical learning. No exams. Award-winning Escapees.

Clearing entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees

Have passed a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (32 UCAS points).
GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent
GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent (for BSc/MSci courses only)
Portfolio submission.*

If you haven't yet received your results but would like to apply to us, please reach out.

Learn more about our entry requirements

*Applicants to our BSc/MSci courses who have studied a relevant STEM subject at Level 3 (e.g. Computer Science, Maths, Physics) do not need to submit a portfolio.

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Meet us

Saturday 20th June

Undergraduate open days

Discover our degrees in Animation, Games and VFX, meet our expert tutors and inspirational alumni and receive top tips for your portfolio.

Thursday 13th August

Clearing Q&A

Tune in to our webinar on Results Day and have all your Clearing questions answered.

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Weekdays in August

Book a campus tour

Come visit us ahead of September for a tour of our state-of-the-art campus overlooking the O2 in North Greenwich. Explore our studios for a feel of what it's like to study with us and get your questions answered by one of our friendly Applicant Advisors.