Animation

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Film studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

CCC - BBB

UCAS Points

96 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Animators breathe life into stories, making even the simplest line drawing magically come alive, and engaging everyone in a language understood by all.

On our BA Animation degree, you become familiar with the techniques, principles and skills that open up the world of animation. You will learn to create the illusion of motion using time, sound and form to bring images, ideas and stories to life. You will take complex information and use traditional media as well as new and emerging media and technology to assemble meaningful narratives.

Our Animation degree course allows you to build on your critical and analytical skills. You will develop your individual voice as well as your expertise and learn how to apply your skillset across the creative industries.

You will engage with cutting edge studio practice, collaborate with other disciplines, explore methods and theory, work on live briefs and competitions and undertake self-directed projects.

Emerge as an animator with the skills, confidence and critical thinking to dive into the growing world of professional animation.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC - BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 120 points
Scottish Advanced Higher DDD - CCC
BTEC MMM - DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3411 Artists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Cardiff
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000