Overview

Computer Animation Arts degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland provides the skills required for work in animation, 3D modelling, visual effects, visualisation, and computer games. It will also encourage you to specialise in a chosen area and stretch your technical and artistic abilities.

Highlights

As a vital part of the modern entertainment industry, animation offers an exciting, creative and varied choice of employment.
This is a practical and mainly project- based programme, throughout which you will produce a range of digital outputs.
Flexible study options allow you to tailor your studies to align with your interests and career goals.
The degree will equip you with skills that will prepare you for a range of employment in the animation industry and help you focus on your strengths.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced modelling

2D and 3D animation

Virtual environments
Planning and practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Schedule TOEFL®

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animation View 99 other Bachelors in Animation in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Schedule TOEFL®

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Other requirements

General requirements

Literacy & Numeracy

All applicants are expected to demonstrate good levels of literacy and numeracy, holding passes in English and Mathematics at the following levels:

Scottish National 5 (grades A, B or C)

Scottish Standard Grade (grades 1, 2 or 3)

Scottish Intermediate 2 (grades A, B or C)

GCSE (A, B or C)

Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary level (grade C2 or higher)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of the West of Scotland and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

18000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK: £9,250 Cost per year of study

Living costs for Paisley

700 - 1400 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Computer Animation Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About