University of South Wales campus

Arts & Humanities

Animation - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 3D computer animation degree taught by BAFTA-winning lecturers, with live client briefs and studio visits; certified by The Rookies as an international School of Excellence for Digital Entertainment Media.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Introduction to Animation and 3D CG Art Techniques, Bodymechanics and the Human Form (3D CG), Narrative Strategies, Characters and Scenes (3D CG), Drawing and Visual Language, Contextual Studies: Animation.

Career pathways

3D CG animator, 3D CG artist, character or concept artist, pre-visualisation artist, animation director.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level CCC including a relevant art and design subject; Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Baccalaureate grade C with CC at A level including a relevant art and design subject; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM in a relevant art and design subject; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with at least 96 UCAS tariff points; T Level Pass. Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent); individual circumstances are considered. Contextual offers may be lower based on background and circumstances.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

Animation - MA

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Degree
Master's
Next intake
September 2027 (Cardiff)

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.