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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animation course at University of South Wales.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
To include a relevant art and design subject
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Animation or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | A |
| Fine Art | B |
| Computer Science | C |
| Craft and Design | C |
| English Literature | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WW27
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Animation course.
The industry-facing computer- generated content of this 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 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.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Cardiff | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animation
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,200 per year |
University of South Wales student reviews
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1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
1st year student
1 year ago
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1st year student
1 year ago
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1st year student
1 year ago
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1st year student
1 year ago
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of South Wales students who took the Animation course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
70%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
48%
low
Organisation and management
48%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
45%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
64%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Animation or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Animation course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of South Wales graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
54%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
21%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
14%
Elementary occupations
13%
Sales occupations
13%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
Graduate statistics
52%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
16%
Sales occupations
12%
Elementary occupations
7%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Animation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animation.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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