Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

23X6

Campuses

Cardiff

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons)

About

The BA Animation (2D and Stop Motion) prepares you to create animated content for everything from indie films to preschool and Adult Swim shows. You’ll also master short-form content for social media. You can choose pathways in directing or producing and turn your creative vision into reality.

Year one
Drawing and Visual Language
Introduction to Animation
Further Adventures in Animation
Narrative Strategies
Animation and Design

Year two
Design for Animation
Technical Practice in 2D Stop Motion
Applied Animation Practice
Critical Studies
Animation Pipeline

Year three
Scriptwriting for Animated Television and film
Critical Research in Animation
Specialist Advanced Animation projects
Major project pre-production
Major project production
Business and Employability
Advanced scriptwriting for Animated Film and Television
Animation Dissertation

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 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 or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Our graduates have achieved recognition at international festivals, BAFTAs and the Oscars, contributing to films such as Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024), Kensuke’s Kingdom (2023) and Wolfwalkers (2021). Graduates work across the industry in roles such as Lead Animator, Concept Designer, Storyboard Artist and Puppet Maker. 2D graduates have joined acclaimed studios including A Productions, Cartoon Saloon and Lupus Films, while Stop Motion graduates have collaborated with world-renowned filmmakers, including Guillermo del Toro, Nick Park, Tim Burton and Wes Anderson. With ScreenSkills accreditation, industry-standard facilities and career-focused portfolio development, this course equips you with the skills, connections and confidence to follow their footsteps.

Careers support

From day one and beyond graduation, you will have full access to USW Careers, including one-to-one guidance, portfolio reviews, mock interviews and tailored job-search support. The course integrates career workshops and live client briefs to help you define your pathway, build professional networks and graduate with confidence. Personal Academic Coaching provides additional guidance for your professional development, supporting next steps whether securing a role in the industry or progressing to our MA Animation course.

Industry partners

With over 30 years of animation teaching, USW has established strong industry links, giving you access to live briefs, guest speakers and visits to leading studios such as Framestore, Picturesmith and Studio AKA. Our city-centre campus places you at the heart of Cardiff’s creative scene, near studios including BBC Wales, Bumpybox and Picl Animation, and major events such as Cardiff Animation Festival and Cardiff Animation Nights. Graduates now work at top studios across the UK and beyond, joining a powerful network that offers insider connections, opportunities and support as you launch your animation career.