Animation (2D And Stop Motion)
University of South WalesCardiff, United Kingdom
Course overview
Launch your career in animation at USW, home to Wales’s only ScreenSkills accredited and longest-running animation degree. With 30+ years of expertise, BAFTA winning lecturers and industry connections, you will develop skills and stories while joining graduates who have worked at top studios on Oscar and BAFTA-winning films.
Key highlights
- ScreenSkills accredited, the only accredited animation degree in Wales
- Longest-running animation degree in Wales, with 30+ years of expertise
- Taught by BAFTA-winning lecturers with strong industry connections
- Graduates have worked at top studios on Oscar and BAFTA-winning films
- Specialises in 2D and stop motion animation and storytelling
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — to include to include a relevant art and design subject
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Grade C and CC
- A-level: CC — to include with a relevant art and design subject
- BTEC: MMM — to include in a relevant art and design subject Acce; BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — …Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject Additional requirements include: The University normally req…
- T-level: Pass — …a relevant art and design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSE…
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Careers this course leads to
- 2D Animator
- Stop Motion Animator
- Storyboard Artist
- Character Designer
- Model Maker
- Layout Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,800
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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