Ireland

Undergraduate

Undergraduate applicants should apply through UCAS.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate applications are submitted directly to Escape Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages. 

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see

Rights of Irish students

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan. To cover your living costs, you may also be eligible for a maintenance grant under the Irish Student Grant Scheme.

Undergraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for an undergraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Achieve between 80-120 UCAS points in Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) - Calculate your UCAS Tariff points | UCAS
• For GCSE English and Maths equivalent, achieve O4 or H5 in Irish Leaving Certificate

Undergraduate applicants will also need to submit an undergraduate portfolio.

Postgraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for a postgraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• A relevant honours degree in a relevant subject or significant work experience.

Postgraduate applicants will need a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (or significant professional experience) and a postgraduate portfolio.

Short courses

We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Our short course entry requirements are as follows:

• Be over 18
• Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
• Feel comfortable using a computer.

If you have specific questions about your qualifications or would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk.

Undergraduate

• 2026/27 - £9,790 per year
• 2027/28 - £10,050 per year

*Fees are provisional and subject to change.

For self-funded students, we offer payment plans to divide the cost of tuition in up to three instalments.

Additional costs

In addition to your tuition fee, you will need to budget for your living costs and some other costs associated with your studies.

An additional re-attendance fee of £750 per 15 credit module is charged if you need to repeat a module.

Computers are available for you to work on your projects and coursework during opening hours on campus. It is not, therefore, essential for you to purchase your own computer and software. However, many students prefer to have a computer at home as well, so we have prepared some guidance on the specifications to choose.

At our London campus, you will have access to free printing and photocopying facilities. However, you will have to purchase notebooks and other ordinary stationery items. You may wish to purchase your own copies of recommended textbooks, but please note that all textbooks are available to students in electronic editions.

If you will not live at home, you might need to pay for accommodation. Check out our Accommodation information to find out about your options. You will need to budget for transport costs travelling to your classes and to events, such as industry workshops, which may take place elsewhere in central London. Details of public transport costs are available from Transport for London. There may be occasional and optional opportunities for you to attend an event outside central London, for which you would need to pay the transport costs.

Bursaries

We offer financial assistance including a travel bursary, hardship bursary and laptop loan to ensure that all students can access our learning, no matter their background.

Scholarships

Our industry-sponsored scholarships offer a unique opportunity to be hand-picked by some of the biggest names in the industry, from the likes of DNEG, Cinesite and BAFTA Games.

Postgraduate

London campus:

• UK students: £12,450 (February 2026 intake)
• UK students: £12,850 (September 2026 intake)

Live online:

• £12,450 (February 2026 intake)
• £12,850 (September 2026 intake)

Our postgraduate fees are payable within the first 18 weeks of the course, with a deposit to be paid one month before the start of the course. Please note, we review our fees every year.

You can find out more here about recommended accommodation providers used by students at Escape Studios.