Overview

The Animation (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive foundation in the art of moving image and visual storytelling. This degree is designed to equip students with the technical expertise and creative confidence required to excel in the global animation industry. Through a blend of traditional methods and cutting-edge digital technology, learners develop a unique professional portfolio.

Why Animation (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from the guidance of a multi-BAFTA award-winning academic team consisting of professional animators and producers. The Cardiff School of Art & Design offers an interdisciplinary environment with specialist studios, high-end computers, and dedicated stop-motion facilities. The university is also an Adobe Creative Campus, providing students with full access to the Creative Cloud suite at no extra cost. Furthermore, the programme has a history of success, with student projects previously winning awards at international festivals, such as the Hollywood Film Festival.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 16000 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to move from fundamental principles to advanced individual practice. Modules may include:

Movement Transformation & Life
Storytelling
Research
Interdisciplinary Understanding
Production
21st Century Challenges
Real-World Contexts
Research Proposal
Major Project
Positioning in Practice
Contribution

Careers with Animation (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the film, television, and broadcast industries. Many alumni find success as independent animators or secure positions within advertising agencies and media design companies. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue teaching through a PGCE or continue their academic journey with Master's and PhD level research. Throughout the course, students engage with live briefs and industry mentoring to build professional networks with organisations like the NHS and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Storyboarding And Film Language For Animation
Life Drawing
Storytelling And Direction
Camera, Lighting And Composition
Art Direction; Creating And Designing Characters And Worlds
Characterization And Acting For Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

For Undergraduate applicants we also accept applications from (UCAS), up until the end of June, and through Clearing via UCAS after June.

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 96-120

Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Preferably five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.

English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.

BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM-DDM

T Level: No specific subjects required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points. No specific subjects required.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.

Scottish Advanced Highers:

Other requirements: Successful interview and portfolio review. Applicants will be required to submit a digital portfolio.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

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

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