INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT
GUIDE
 For over 20 years, Escape Studios has
helped talented individuals launch
their creative careers. We’ve welcomed
students from diverse countries and
backgrounds, who have since forged
successful careers worldwide. We’re
excited to continue expanding our
global community and the fresh ideas,
skills, and experiences it brings.
DR IAN PALMER
Principal at Escape Studios

WELCOME TO
ESCAPE STUDIOS
Join our vibrant, creative student community.
Based in London, you’ll be learning in one of the DID YOU KNOW?
world’s leading creative economies, alongside like-
In 2023, 1 in 6
minded Artists, Game Designers, Programmers, and
students
everything in between! at Escape
Studios were
At Escape Studios, we have a proud tradition of welcoming top international
international talent and training them to join leading studios and passport holders,
companies in the world of animation, games and visual effects. representing
over 30 different
We look forward to welcoming many more international nationalities.
students to join and shape our student community.

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 WHY
ESCAPE
STUDIOS?
Escape Studios is an internationally accredited institution, endorsed globally by
The Rookies and certified by Houdini. THE ROOKIES

As a member of TIGA and a close partner of Epic Games, we’re aligned closely
Escape Studios continues to excel in global rankings,
achieving notable recognition this year by The Rookies:
Learn more about
The Rookies +
with industry, being the first Unreal Engine Authorised Training Centre in the UK.

In addition, we have recently received our official certification as a Toon Boom

Harmony Authorised Training Centre.

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 WHY THE ROOKIES GLOBAL SCHOOL RANKINGS TIGA

ESCAPE
Following the success of last year’s Rookies ranking, Escape Studios is a member of TIGA, the trade
Escape Studios takes the lead once again as first in the association for the UK video games industry.
world for Production Excellence in Immersive Media.

STUDIOS?
Other rankings include:
Game Design & Development – 1st in the UK, 21st in the world
Production Excellence for Mobile Games –1st in the UK, 3rd in the world
Visual Effects – 2nd in the UK, 15th in the world TOON BOOM HARMONY
Escape Studios is proud to announce our official
For more information on The Rookies, see page 5.
certification as a Toon Boom Harmony Authorised
Training Centre (ATC), solidifying its position as
Escape Studios is an internationally accredited institution, endorsed globally by a leading institution for 2D animation training.
The Rookies and certified by Houdini. THE ROOKIES

HOUDINI
As a member of TIGA and a close partner of Epic Games, we’re aligned closely
Escape Studios continues to excel in global rankings,
achieving notable recognition this year by The Rookies:
Learn more about
The Rookies +
with industry, being the first Unreal Engine Authorised Training Centre in the UK.
Escape Studios is recognised as a Houdini Certified School
from the leading 3D animation and visual effects software
In addition, we have recently received our official certification as a Toon Boom THE ROOKIES
company SideFX, software developers of Houdini itself.
Harmony Authorised Training Centre. The Rookies have been ranking creative media
and entertainment schools since 2009 with the

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goal of helping aspiring artists find trusted schools
to help them forge successful careers in creative
fields. This year, over 6,800 students from 120+
UNREAL ENGINE countries competed in the Rookies Awards, with
Escape Studios is an Unreal Authorized an esteemed panel of 180 industry pros completing
Training Center and Academic Partner, 67,000 reviews. The Rookies don’t rely on school size
working closely with Epic Games to or internal grading - their rankings are based on
deliver quality education in Unreal Engine. student performance and industry readiness.

+ +

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 © 2023 Walt Disney Studios & Framestore
Escapees worked o
 n Escapees worked on
The Mandalorian Avatar: The Way
Since 2002, we’ve educated and trained thousands of students of Water
Industry partner involved:
and industry professionals. Over 4,000 alumni (dubbed
Industrial Light & Magic Industry partners involved:
‘Escapees’) started their careers with us, honing their skills Framestore, The Third Floor,
here before moving on to great success within the industry. Cinesite

Known for: Until Dawn

Escapees worked on

Stranger Things
Escapees worked o
n Escapees worked on
Industry partner involved:
Guardians of the Jellyfish Pictures Fast X
Galaxy: Volume 3 Industry partners involved:
Escapees work at
Industrial Light & Magic,
Industry partners involved: DNEG, Outpost VFX, BlueBolt Electric Square
Framestore, MPC, Rise Visual
Effects, The Third Floor Known for:
Assassin’s Creed VR, Need
for Speed, Battlefield 2042

Known for: Fortnite, Rocket League

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Escapees worked o n Escapees worked on
The Little Mermaid (2023) Ant-Man and the
Wasp: Quantumania
Industry partner involved:
Framestore, Union VFX, Industry partners involved:
NVIZ, DNEG, MPC Industrial Light & Magic,
MPC, Cinesite
Escapees worked on
Avengers: Endgame
Known for: Grand Theft Auto, Known for: Forza Horizon 5, Fable
Industry partners involved:
Red Dead Redemption
Framestore, DNEG, Cinesite
Known for: The Sims, FIFA, Star Wars

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 We work with a wide range of industry partners, including some of the world’s biggest
studios, smaller independents, software companies, and industry bodies who work
hard to make creative studies and careers accessible to all.

Our world-class industry partners include Industrial Light & Magic, Framestore, The

PARTNERS
Mill, DNEG, Milk VFX, Creative Assembly, Cinesite, Blue Zoo and MPC.

INDUSTRY
OUR
HOW DO WE WORK WITH OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS?

Our industry partners are central to everything we do. We collaborate closely

with an advisory board of professionals from leading companies such as
Blue Zoo, Framestore, and Creative Assembly to develop our courses,
ensuring that the skills we teach are aligned with real-world career demands.

These partners not only help shape our curriculum but also set projects
for students, giving them hands-on experience with real-life projects,
challenges, and deadlines. Industry feedback directly influences the grading
of our undergraduate students, and we regularly host guest speakers and
events to connect students with the latest insights and trends in the field.

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 WHY LONDON?
London is a vibrant, fast-paced city known for its rich history, multiculturalism, and endless

LOCATION
opportunities for entertainment, shopping, and exploration. As one of the world’s leading
centers for business, arts, and culture, the city is a melting pot of creativity and innovation.

London is a hub for arts and culture, home to world-renowned theatres, galleries, and

AND CAMPUS
museums. Whether you’re catching a West End show, visiting the Tate Modern,
or exploring street art in Shoreditch, there’s no shortage of inspiration for your next
creative project.

There’s something in London for everyone - you can relax in one of the iconic pubs or take
in the latest films at one of the many cinemas. If you’re not one for the hustle of city life,
Our studios span three floors, equipped with the same cutting-edge technology used in
you can unwind in Greenwich Park, just minutes away from our campus!
industry. We’ve designed our space - and our entire ethos - to replicate a real-world studio
environment. By the time you graduate, you’ll be fully accustomed to a professional studio setup.
The city is incredibly welcoming to students from all over the world, with a thriving
international community and student-friendly events happening year-round.
OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE

HUB
London transport
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RIVER
THAMES
Studio classrooms Student Breakout spaces Multi-faith
(With 12-40 seat capacity) Services hub For collaboration or prayer room HOLLYWOOD
featuring industry-standard To assist you during relaxation. For personal BOWL
software found in top studios your studies. reflection.
CINEWORLD
NORTH
THE O2 GREENWICH
PIER
THE ICON
OUTLET

Stunning views Kitchen Green screen

Views of London from our 10th With fridges, microwaves, and Access to green screen THE TIDE
DESIGN
and 11th floors, with the addition facilities for tea, coffee, and hot technology and camera DISTRICT
of our new 6th-floor space! chocolate, including milk alternatives. equipment.

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NORTH
GREENWICH CANTEEN
FOOD HALL
How far is Escape IFS CLOUD
Our building is in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula, in London’s pedestrianised Studios from CABLE CAR
Design District. With amazing views of the Thames and Canary Wharf, we’re a London landmarks?
3-minute walk from North Greenwich Tube Station, on the Jubilee Line.

There’s a vibrant student community in the area

with restaurants, shops, bars and pop-ups close-by.
Visit us
+ CRAZY PUTT
MINIGOLF
CENTRAL
PARK

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 WHY LONDON?
London is a vibrant, fast-paced city known for its rich history, multiculturalism, and endless

LOCATION
opportunities for entertainment, shopping, and exploration. As one of the world’s leading
centers for business, arts, and culture, the city is a melting pot of creativity and innovation.

London is a hub for arts and culture, home to world-renowned theatres, galleries, and

AND CAMPUS
museums. Whether you’re catching a West End show, visiting the Tate Modern,
or exploring street art in Shoreditch, there’s no shortage of inspiration for your next
creative project.

There’s something in London for everyone - you can relax in one of the iconic pubs or take
in the latest films at one of the many cinemas. If you’re not one for the hustle of city life,
Our studios span three floors, equipped with the same cutting-edge technology used in LONDON Park,
you can unwind in Greenwich TRANSPORT
just minutes away from our campus!
industry. We’ve designed our space - and our entire ethos - to replicate a real-world studio
London has one of the largest public transport
environment. By the time you graduate, you’ll be fully accustomed to a professional studio setup.
The city is incrediblynetworks
welcoming to students
in the from
world, with all over the
integrated world, with a thriving
underground,
COME AND MEET US ONLINE OR IN PERSON international community andbus
train and student-friendly events
systems spanning thehappening
city. If youyear-round.
study
OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE
UNDERGRADUATE OPEN DAYS with Escape Studios, you can get discounted travel

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Saturday 16th November 2024 (on-campus and on TFL on 18+ Student Oyster photocard scheme.
London transport
online)
HUB
Tuesday 10th December 2024 (online)
Wednesday 15th January 2025 (online)
RIVER
THAMES
Studio classrooms POSTGRADUATE Student Breakout
AND SHORT COURSE OPEN spaces
DAYS Multi-faith
(With 12-40 seat capacity) Services
Wednesday hub
4th December For collaboration or
2024 (online) prayer room HOLLYWOOD
featuring industry-standard To assist you during relaxation. For personal BOWL
Wednesday
software found in top studios
8th January 2025 (on-campus and From our location, you can easily access some of
your studies. reflection.
online) CINEWORLD
London’s most famous attractions: NORTH
THE O2 GREENWICH
PIER
Tower Bridge: 15 minutes by tube
For more information and to book, visit: THE ICON
London Eye: 20 minutes by tube
OUTLET
escapestudios.ac.uk/events
Oxford Street: 25 minutes by tube
Trafalgar Square: 25 minutes by tube
Big Ben: 25 minutes by tube
Stunning views Kitchen Green screen Buckingham Palace: 35 minutes by tube
Views of London from our 10th With fridges, microwaves, and Access to green screen THE TIDE
DESIGN
and 11th floors, with the addition facilities for tea, coffee, and hot technology and camera DISTRICT
of our new 6th-floor space! chocolate, including milk alternatives. equipment.

+
NORTH
GREENWICH CANTEEN
FOOD HALL
How far is Escape IFS CLOUD
Our building is in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula, in London’s pedestrianised Studios from CABLE CAR
Design District. With amazing views of the Thames and Canary Wharf, we’re a London landmarks?
3-minute walk from North Greenwich Tube Station, on the Jubilee Line.

There’s a vibrant student community in the area

with restaurants, shops, bars and pop-ups close-by.
Visit us
+ CRAZY PUTT
MINIGOLF
CENTRAL
PARK

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 Escape Studios student project
OUR COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE NEXT INTAKE:
SEPTEMBER 2025
SHORT COURSES NEXT INTAKE:
FEBRUARY 2025 *SEPTEMBER 2025

ANIMATION GAMES
ANIMATION GAMES
3D Animation (12/18 weeks) Game Art (12/18 weeks)
BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Video Games
Character & Creature Creation (12/18 weeks) Game Design (14/21 weeks)
Animation (2D) BSc (Hons)/MSci Technical Art for
Programming for Games and VFX
BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer Games & VFX
Animation (3D) BSc (Hons)/MSci Video Games Design VISUAL EFFECTS (14/21 weeks)*
UI/UX for Games and Interactive
BSc (Hons)/MSci Programming for Compositing for VFX (14/21 weeks)
Media (14/21 weeks)*
VISUAL EFFECTS Games and VFX 3D for Visual Effects (12/18 weeks)
Technical Art for Games and VFX
BSc (Hons)/MSci Character Creation for
BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Visual Effects (14/21 weeks)
Animation, Games & VFX CONCEPT ART

CONCEPT ART Concept Art and Experience Design MOTION GRAPHICS

MOTION GRAPHICS (14/21 weeks)
BA (Hons)/MArt Concept Art and Motion Graphics (14/21 weeks)
Experience Design BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Motion
Graphics
EVENING ONLINE COURSES
POSTGRADUATE NEXT INTAKE:
FEBRUARY 2025 *SEPTEMBER 2025
ANIMATION GAMES

ANIMATION Storyboarding (evening 10 weeks) Video Games Art Production

GAMES
2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony (evening 20 weeks)
MA 3D Animation MA Game Art (evening 10 weeks) Character Creation for Games and
MA Character and Creature Creation MSc Games Design 2D Character Design (evening 8 weeks) VFX (evening 18 weeks)
MSc Technical Art for Games and VFX
VISUAL EFFECTS MSc Programming for Games and VFX* VISUAL EFFECTS CONCEPT ART
MA UI/UX for Games and
MA Visual Effects Production (3D) Producing for VFX (evening 8 weeks) Concept Art (evening 10 weeks)
Interactive Media*
MA Visual Effects Production Houdini (evening 20 weeks)
(Composting) Compositing for VFX (evening 20 weeks) MOTION GRAPHICS
CONCEPT ART
3D Foundation (evening 20 weeks) Motion Graphics (evening 12 weeks)
MOTION GRAPHICS MA Concept Art and Experience Design
MA Motion Graphics For more information on fees, please see page 20

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 CAREER
SUPPORT
CAREER-FOCUSED EDUCATION
At Escape Studios, the courses we deliver are designed and developed with your career
in mind. Our close relationships with world-class industry partners means that we
teach the techniques, skills and software that are relevant to your career-progression,
working with studios to fill their production pipelines with studio-ready artists.

How do our courses prepare you for industry?

Industry is a team sport – lots of group work involved in our student projects
Briefs set by partner studios – practical work
Teaching relevant skills, informed by our advisory board.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR CAREER

Our Talent Development Team organise regular activities to help students
get ready to land their first job or internship, with mock interviews, showreel
reviews and networking events, all with artists and recruiters from the industry.

We also work closely with recruiters and artists from our partner studios. As
well as attending our end of year showcase, talent teams from top studios
come to us when they are looking to hire.

OUR TUTORS
At Escape Studios, you’re in safe hands with our team of tutors, who bring their real-
life studio experience into the classroom. They’ve worked on internationally acclaimed
projects such as the Harry Potter films, Batman vs Superman, and Game of Thrones,
as well as popular games like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and RuneScape. You’ll
get insight into the ever-evolving industry, along with tips and tricks throughout your
programme of study, to help kick-start your career in the creative industry.

Learn more about our expert tutors

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 ADMISSIONS AND
For equivalent international

QUOTES AND TESTIMONIALS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

qualifications, please visit our
International Hub, where you’ll
be able to access country-
specific admissions information

HOW TO APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

Undergraduate applications for September 2025 can be submitted via UCAS or
directly via our online applicant portal.

Postgraduate and short course applications are submitted directly to Escape

Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Our portfolio-based admissions system means we allow students
with creative potential to access our courses. However, there are
some minimum academic criteria you will need to reach:

Undergraduate
+ Postgraduate
+ Short courses
+
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 to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to
MAHAK MIRUNA complete your degree.
CHOWDHARY MARES QUALIFICATION SCORE REQUIRED
COUNTRY COUNTRY
IELTS for UKVI (Academic) 6.0 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing
India Romania
and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening)
COURSE COURSE
PTE Academic UKVI 62 including 60 in each subtest
BA (Hons) The Art of Visual Effects MA Visual Effects Production (3D)
LanguageCert for UKVI (SELT) 65 Overall (With a minimum of 65 in Reading and
Writing and 60 in Speaking and Listening)

There has been an opportunity The opportunities for industry APPLICATION DEADLINES
to work with an external director engagement [at Escape Studios]
Undergraduate UCAS deadline for September 2025 entry: 29th January 2025. We can
on one project, with more are far more regular than I had
typically accept applications after this point, subject to availability.
opportunities for professional during my undergraduate studies.
Postgraduate and short course deadline: There isn’t a formal application deadline for
engagement in year three. We Getting industry feedback on
most of our postgraduate courses, but you may need to apply by a certain date to be
also do multiple group projects projects has been really great - so
eligible for one of our scholarships. Please visit our website for more information.
during the three years of studies, far I’ve worked with Black Kite
giving us good experience in how on two of my modules and had
International students who require a visa to study in the UK should ensure they have
different teams with different a chance to speak and connect
sufficient time to apply and obtain a student visa ahead of the course start date. Typically,
backgrounds work together. with them outside of class.
we recommend allowing at least two months for this process.

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 ADMISSIONS AND
For equivalent international

QUOTES AND TESTIMONIALS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

qualifications, please visit our
International Hub, where you’ll
be able to access country-
specific admissions information

HOW TO APPLY AS AN ENTRY

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate applications for September 2025 can be submitted via UCAS or
In addition to an undergraduate portfolio, you will need to meet the following
directly via our online applicant portal.
minimum academic criteria:

Postgraduate and short course applications are submitted directly to Escape

GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent
Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages.
GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent (BSc/MSci courses only)

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
UCAS POINTS A-LEVEL AND INTERNATIONAL
BTEC UAL LEVEL 3QUALIFICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL
Our portfolio-based admissions system means EXTENDED DIPLOMA
we allow students BACCALAUREATE (IB)

with80-120 CDD-BBB
creative potential to accessMMP-DMM M
our courses. However, there are 27-30
some minimum academic criteria you will need to reach:

Undergraduate
+ +
Postgraduate

POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Short courses
+
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject or significant
industry
All our courses experience.
are taught Applicants
in English. If yourwithout a degree
first language whoEnglish,
is not have you may need to
complete ansignificant industry experience
English language in a related
test to demonstrate yousubject willlanguage
have the be considered.
skills needed to
MAHAK MIRUNA complete your degree.
CHOWDHARY MARES Suitable applicants will be asked to submit a creative portfolio.
QUALIFICATION SCORE REQUIRED
COUNTRY COUNTRY
IELTS for UKVI (Academic) 6.0 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing
India Romania
and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening)
COURSE COURSE
PTE Academic UKVI 62 including 60 in each subtest
BA (Hons) The Art of Visual Effects MA Visual Effects Production (3D)
LanguageCert for UKVI (SELT) 65 Overall (With a minimum of 65 in Reading and
SHORT COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Writing and 60 in Speaking and Listening)
We welcome and encourage applications from students
There has been an opportunity The opportunities for industry APPLICATIONwith
DEADLINES
a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
to work with an external director engagement [at Escape Studios]
Undergraduate UCAS deadline for September 2025 entry: 29th January 2025. We can
on one project, with more are far more regular than I had
typically acceptTo study a short
applications course,
after you must:
this point, subject to availability.
opportunities for professional during my undergraduate studies. Beshort
over course
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Postgraduate and deadline: There isn’t a formal application deadline for
engagement in year three. We Getting industry feedback on Have a good understanding of need
written
most of our postgraduate courses, but you may to and spoken
apply English
by a certain date to be
also do multiple group projects projects has been really great - so
eligible for one ofFeel comfortable using
our scholarships. Pleasea visit
computer.
our website for more information.
during the three years of studies, far I’ve worked with Black Kite
giving us good experience in how on two of my modules and had
International students who require a visa to study in the UK should ensure they have
different teams with different a chance to speak and connect
sufficient time to apply and obtain a student visa ahead of the course start date. Typically,
backgrounds work together. with them outside of class.
we recommend allowing at least two months for this process.

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 VISA AND
IMMIGRATION
UNDERSTANDING THE UK STUDENT VISA SYSTEM
Escape Studios can sponsor international students to join our
programmes on student visas. Obtaining a student visa means you
will be able to live and study in the UK for the duration of your course.

VISA REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you’re 18 or over and you:
have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor,
have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will
vary depending on your circumstances,
can speak, read, write and understand English.

ACCOMMODATION
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR APPLICATION

OPTIONS
When you apply for your Student visa you must provide:
a current passport or other valid travel documentation,
a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider.

For more information on required documents,

please see the UK Government website on student visas PRIVATE HOUSING AND RENTING IN LONDON
Escape Studios does not have private halls. However, North Greenwich has a vibrant
WORKING WHILST STUDYING: ESCAPE STUDIOS RULES AND REGULATIONS student community and there are many accommodation providers a short journey away.
As a new provider we are currently working towards becoming a ‘Higher Education
Provider with a Track Record of Compliance’ with UKVI. This is a requirement for all new Accommodation is not part of the tuition fee and will need to be applied for and funded
sponsoring higher education institutions in the UK. Whilst we work towards earning full separately. Unless otherwise stated by your accommodation provider, catering will not be
privileges there are some limitations that apply to those studying on a student visa. These included, and you will need to factor in food to your budget.
include not being permitted to work in the UK while studying an Escape Studios course
and students will not be eligible to apply for the Graduate Visa. Check out our accommodation page for more info on where you could live.

UNDERSTANDING TENANCY AGREEMENTS

It is likely you will be asked to sign a tenancy agreement. This is a
legally binding agreement covering details about your stay that
outline what is expected of you and the landlord.

Check out this handy guide by Urbanest all about renting in the UK.

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 PRE-ARRIVAL
TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
We calculate tuition fees per year of study and they can

CHECKLIST
vary depending on the course you want to study.

For international students, for September 2025 our fees

are:

INFORMATION £17,995 per year for undergraduate (bachelors)

degrees. duration: three years for BA/BSc, four years
for the integrated masters MArt/MSci.
£19,995 per year for postgraduate masters degrees.
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duration: one year.
£7,845 - 14 weeks short courses (London campus)

+
£6,100 - 14 weeks short courses (live online)
£11,080 - 21 weeks short courses (London campus) SECURING YOUR PLACE
£8,590 - 21 weeks short courses (live online) AND ENROLLING
FINANCIAL

Fees for evening online courses vary. Please refer to

our course pages for the latest and most accurate

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information including tuition fees, or contact us.
Payment plans are available for all our courses. APPLYING FOR
ACCOMMODATION

*Fees are provisional and subject to change.

You may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan and help
with living costs if you’re from an EU country, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Check if you’re

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eligible for undergraduate funding.
HEALTH INSURANCE/
Fee status
+ Home fee status
+ MEDICAL COVERAGE

Overseas fee status (International students)

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BUDGETING FOR LIFE IN LONDON
As well as your course fees, you’ll also need to consider
HAVE YOU GOT
EVERYTHING YOU NEED? +
the cost of living while studying for a degree. This will
depend on your lifestyle and spending habits.

London can be an expensive city to live in. Make sure

you’re thinking about accommodation, travel, food,
laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses.
TRAVEL TO LONDON
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Your lifestyle may vary to others, so ensure you do For more information on arriving to the UK,
detailed research to ensure you’ve got enough money. please see the UKCISA advice page.

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CHECKLIST
Fee status

TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

INFORMATION FEE STATUS

We calculate tuition fees per year of study and they can
vary depending on the course you want to study.

Your tuition fees areFor

determined based on yourfor
nationality, where
HOME FEE STATUS

If you have a Home fee status, you will be charged fees based on the UK
Click the + icons below for more information!
government’s fee level for the year. And you may be able to apply for a student loan
international students, September 2025you
our fees to help you pay your fees.
live, and how long you
are:have lived there. If you know your fee status,
you can work out how£17,995
much you will pay for your course (bachelors)
tuition fees. You are likely to have a Home status if:

+
per year for undergraduate
degrees. duration: three years for BA/BSc, four years SECURING YOUR PLACE
You have been resident in the UK for at least three full years before the first day
for the integrated masters MArt/MSci.
£19,995 per year for postgraduate masters degrees.
AND ENROLLING
of the first academic year of the course (except if you have lived in the UK mainly
for full-time education) and you are settled in the UK with no restrictions on the
FINANCIAL

duration: one year. length of stay (i.e. indefinite leave to remain or indefinite leave to enter or EUSS
£7,845 - 14 weeks short courses (London campus) settled status).
OVERSEAS FEE STATUS (INTERNATIONAL
£6,100 STUDENTS)
- 14 weeks short courses (live online) You are joining your spouse/civil partner who has been resident for full three years

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£11,080 - 21 weeks short courses (London campus) before the first day of the first academic year of the course (except if you have

ACCOMMODATION
If you do not qualify for a Home
£8,590 - 21fee status
weeks youcourses
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Admissions, Student Services and Student Community Teams are here to provide
administrative, advisory and pastoral support to all students. From the point of
application, to registration, through the programme of study, and to the award of a
qualification as part of graduation.

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something for everyone. Whether you want to experience
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Gaming and LGBTQ+.
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STUDENT SERVICES
by Escape Studios.
You will not be able to undertake any paid or unpaid work, including voluntary work.

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UK LAWS OVERVIEW
The UKDISCLAIMER
has some laws and regulations that may be different from those in your
home country.
This guide was published in November 2024. It contains information relevant
At Escape Studios, we are committed to providing a supportive environment where to international students planning to start higher education in 2025. Every
every student feels at home. Please ensure you check UK laws on matters such as driving, smoking, drinking,
effort has been made to make sure that the information contained is fair and
renting, and anything else that may impact your time studying in the UK.
accurate at the date of publication.
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAMS The UK Council For International Student Affairs has a comprehensive
However, this information is subject to change without notice. Escape Studios
information and advice page on coming and living in the UK.
We want to ensure you’re well-supported during your time at Escape Studios. Our reserves the right to amend or withdraw without notice and at its entire
Admissions, Student Services and Student Community Teams are here to provide discretion any of the programmes, modules, services, facilities or other matters
administrative, advisory and pastoral support to all students. From the point of contained or referred to in this guide; where this is necessary, Escape Studios
application, to registration, through the programme of study, and to the award of a will take reasonable steps to reduce any disruption to enrolled students.
qualification as part of graduation. Prospective candidates should note that, in the event of such circumstances
occurring, Escape Studios cannot accept liability for any complaints or costs,
We also work hard to ensure your wellbeing is looked after whilst you study with us. losses or damages made by a student resulting from a service disruption or

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closure, or any change to, or withdrawal of a programme/module that he/she/
For more information, visit our wellbeing and support page they have intended to study. For this reason, it is particularly important that
you check out our website for updates at: escapestudios.ac.uk.
ESCAPE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ESA)
The ESA is run by students, for students and is a
If you have any questions regarding study at Escape Studios, we’re always
major part of student life here.
available to talk to!

With an active presence on Discord, the ESA helps For general enquiries:
maintain our strong community, making sure there’s [email protected] / +44 (0)203 4411 303
something for everyone. Whether you want to experience
new things, make friends or just try something new. For queries about the admissions process and your application:
[email protected]
Recent societies include Anime, E-Sports, Drawing Club,
Film and Media, Islamic, Rock Climbing, Skate, Tabletop
Gaming and LGBTQ+.
You can also chat to an Applicant Advisor via our live chat,
available 9am-5pm GMT, Monday to Friday.
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