Computer Animation BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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The industry-facing computer- generated content of this Computer Animation degree is underpinned by solid artistic and creative practices, enabling you to produce the best results possible.Youll complete your work using industry- standard software across a range of projects, many of them designed to help you specialise in elements at which you excel. During major projects, youll work with others in a collaborative manner in a work-simulation environment that mirrors industry studio practice. ...Read more

The industry-facing computer- generated content of this Computer Animation degree is underpinned by solid artistic and creative practices, enabling you to produce the best results possible.You'll complete your work using industry- standard software across a range of projects, many of them designed to help you specialise in elements at which you excel. During major projects, you'll work with others in a collaborative manner in a work-simulation environment that mirrors industry studio practice. You'll study the history of animation, as well as marketing, business skills and entrepreneurship, all of which can enhance your employability when you graduate. Based in USW's Cardiff campus, this Computer Animation degree is designed with industry professionals to ensure you have the up-to-date skills and specialist training required by the film, TV, commercials, VFX and games industries. Because of this, our graduates are snapped up by companies like Sony Pictures Imageworks and Dreamworks Animation and have gone on to work on productions that include Harry Potter, Beowulf, Spiderman 3, Dinotopia, Walking with Beasts, Walking with Dinosaurs and more.

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Art & Design
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Ruby
20 Nov 24

The lecturers are friendly and approachable whilst still being helpful. Less than a 5 minute walk to city centre and tonnes of accommodation..Read more

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Darcy-Rose
14 Feb 24

Amazing lectures and brilliant uni. Amazing for disability support for disabled students!..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

D - A* Grades / Points required

To include an Art and Design related subject.

To include an Art and Design related subject.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant Art & Design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points

To include an Art and Design related subject.

Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art and Design related subject

We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
57%
Media Studies
18%
Fashion & Textiles
16%
Product Design
13%
English Literature
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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£12600 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Ruby
20 Nov 24
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The lecturers are friendly and approachable whilst still being helpful. Less than a 5 minute walk to city centre and tonnes of accommodation...
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Darcy-Rose
14 Feb 24
Computer Animation BA (Hons)
Amazing lectures and brilliant uni. Amazing for disability support for disabled students!...
Read more
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University Of South Wales Adam Street Cardiff CF24 2FN United Kingdom
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