MA Animation
University of South Wales
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MA - Master of Arts

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Cardiff Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MA - Master of Arts

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Whether you want to be a filmmaker, animator or modeller our course provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that will elevate your current skills and equip you with innovative tools to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and bring your artistic visions to life. Discover your voice, take creative risks and join a vibrant animation community. MA Animation is a place to hone your craft and push your creative practice further, in 2D, CG, or Stop Motion, or a combination of ...Read more

Whether you want to be a filmmaker, animator or modeller our course provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that will elevate your current skills and equip you with innovative tools to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and bring your artistic visions to life. Discover your voice, take creative risks and join a vibrant animation community. MA Animation is a place to hone your craft and push your creative practice further, in 2D, CG, or Stop Motion, or a combination of these, and help you build on your existing skills and turn bold ideas into powerful, well-crafted stories.

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WUSCA ranking:
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88/91
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
What students say
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Joseph
24 Nov 25

I enjoy the environment offered, however I wish commuting was considered..Read more

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Michael
24 Nov 25

Genuinely love the uni. People are awesome, and I love the overall vibe. No complaints. Also the lecturers are..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements: A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where prior experience will be taken into account. All applicants will be invited to a portfolio-based interview, which should include a showreel of recent work. During the interview, applicants will be expected to outline and discuss the project proposal for the Independent Study module and/or major project.

Tuition fees

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£11,060 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

£17,900 per year

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Students from International

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The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

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Latest reviews

Latest Animation reviews

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J
Joseph
24 Nov 25
Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons)
I enjoy the environment offered, however I wish commuting was considered...
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Michael
24 Nov 25
Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons)
Genuinely love the uni. People are awesome, and I love the overall vibe. No complaints. Also the lecturers are...
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University of South Wales
86-88 Adam Street Cardiff CF24 2FN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cardiff Queen Street  0.1 miles away
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