Study Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales in the UK, Media
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Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons)

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What will I learn?

The BA (Hons) in Animation (2D and Stop Motion) at USW will give you an all-round experience of what it is like to be an Animator in a variety of industries. Within your journey as an Animator, USW will be there to support you every step of the way from film directing/producing to animating concept and design. Animation at USW is about developing fundamental core skills, creativity and professional excellence in your chosen field, underpinned by strong storytelling. We have created a learning environment which mirrors the animation industry, utilising studios with up-to-date software and hardware, and spacious stop motion filming rooms, fabrication suites and workshops to make puppets sets and props. Within our course we encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration with other creative disciplines including CG, VFX, drama, film, music and sound. You’ll be studying at USW’s creative campus in the centre of Cardiff where we have strong links with local industry such as Clothcat Animation, Picl Animation, Beryl Productions and Bad Wolf studios.

Which department am I in?

Media

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£14,950.00 (US$ 19,307) per year
Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cardiff Campus

86-88 Adam Street,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,200.00 (US$ 20,921) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cardiff

University Of South Wales,

Adam Street,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Typical A-Level Offer- CCC to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical Welsh BACC Offer - Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical BTEC Offer - BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical Access to HE Offer -Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).

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

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