What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

University of South Wales

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£17,900.00 (19,50,316) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Cardiff Campus

86-88 Adam Street,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£17,900.00 (19,50,316) per year

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

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cardiff Campus

86-88 Adam Street,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.