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Computer Animation Arts, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration

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.

Career Prospects

UWS graduates enjoy careers in computer games, animated films and video, visual effects, and architectural visualisation. Graduates are employed by industry heavyweights and award-winning studios including Axis Animation, MPC, Sony Pictures, Rockstar North, Lupus, BBC, STV, Mental Ltd., Tag Games, Codemasters and Firebrand Games. Graduates have also set up their own companies.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    480 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • principles of animation
  • planning
  •  practice

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score:

    78

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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General Requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBC, or equivalent, or 102 UCAS Tariff points  including Art and Design, Photography or Graphic Communication
  • A levels: CCD or 88 UCAS Tariff points preferably including Art and Design, Photography orGraphic Communication
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H4 including Maths, Art and Design, Graphic Communication or Photography
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points including art qualification
  • Scottish Widening Access Programme: Access to STEM BBB
  • African WASSCE (WAEC): a pass in 5 subjects (minimum of 3 at Grade B) including Maths at Grade B

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14000 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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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

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