Postgraduate admissions
Find everything you need to apply to one of our masters degrees, from entry requirements to scholarships and info for international students.
Minimum requirements
An undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject or significant industry experience.
Applicants without a degree who have significant industry experience in a related subject will be considered.
Suitable applicants will be asked to submit a creative portfolio.
English language requirements
All our courses are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree.
| Qualification | Score required |
|---|---|
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic) | 6.0 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening) |
| PTE Academic UKVI | 62 including 60 in each subtest |
| LanguageCert for UKVI (SELT) | 65 Overall (With a minimum of 65 in Reading and Writing and 60 in Speaking and Listening) |
International students will be required to hold a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at B2 in order to be able to apply for a visa to study at Escape Studios on a student visa. Visit the government website for guidance
You may be exempt from proving your English level if you are from an English-speaking country listed as recognised for visa purposes or have a degree level qualification obtained in one of these countries. The latest list is available on the UK Government website.
For students who have a SELT at B2 but who do not meet our requirements, we can also consider alternative qualifications. Please contact admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk for more information.
To apply for one of our postgraduate masters programmes, you can complete an online application form, found on the relevant course page on our website. If your application is accepted, we'll ask you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see.
There isn't a formal application deadline for most of our postgraduate courses, but you may need to apply by a certain date to be eligible for our postgraduate scholarships or discounts.
If we make you an offer for a place on one of our programmes, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.
Postgraduate tuition fees
Payment plans are available for all our courses. You can split the cost in up to three instalments. See our payment plan schedule for September 2024 entry.
Funding
UK students living in England could choose to apply for a Government Master's Loan and borrow up to £12,471 in 2024/25 (subject to eligibility), to help fund your studies. See the UK Gov website for details.
Scholarships and discounts
We offer a number of postgraduate scholarships and discounts to help talented students access our postgraduate masters degrees.
A 20% Escapee discount is available on Short Courses, click here for terms and conditions.
Our industry-experienced tutors have shared their top tips and advice on what to include in your portfolio when applying for one of our postgraduate courses. Check out our postgraduate portfolio guide.
We welcome applications from qualified candidates all over the world to join our programmes on student visas. Please visit the international hub for more information.
Escape Studios has a validation agreement with Coventry University. This means that our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees starting from May 2024 are awarded through Coventry University. Their validation, combined with our industry-approved content ensures your qualification is rigorous and internationally recognised.
No Escape Studios teaching takes place at Coventry University or Coventry. All on-campus classes and the graduation ceremony are run by Escape Studios in London. See the programme specifications for further detail.