Computer Animation Arts Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Animation Arts Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
OVERVIEW
Develop your technical and artistic abilities with BSc (Hons) Computer Animation Arts.This programme fuses traditional skills with cutting-edge technology, and covers all elements of the animation production pipeline. This degree 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.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• As a vital part of the modern entertainment industry, animation offers an exci...
OVERVIEW
Develop your technical and artistic abilities with BSc (Hons) Computer Animation Arts.This programme fuses traditional skills with cutting-edge technology, and covers all elements of the animation production pipeline. This degree 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.
PROGRAMME 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 our 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.
• Computer Animation Arts is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The University has extensive computing facilities throughout all campuses, with one hundred and twenty specialist computers for animation, all with the latest versions of the Autodesk teaching software. General computing support is available across the day and into the evening and access to computing facilities is available beyond teaching hours.
CAREERS
UWS graduates enjoy careers in computer games, animated films and video, visual effects, and architectural visualisation. As well as setting up their own companies, graduates are employed by industry heavyweights and award-winning studios including:
• Disney
• ILM
• Warner Studios
• Axis Studios
• MPC
• Sony Pictures
• Rockstar North
• Di4D
• Hydra Studios
• Wild Child Animation
• Ammonite
• Revenant
• Lupus
• BBC
• STV
• The Character Shop
• Playground Games
• Mental Ltd
• Tag Games
• Codemasters
• Rivet Games
• Firebrand Games
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-07
Campus
Paisley Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A39-E19
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
A level
Preferably including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication. For Year 2 entry, BCC including Art & Design
T Level
In relevant subject For year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
UCAS Tariff
preferably (but not essentially) including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication
Scottish HNC
Entry to year 2 with a HNC in an animation subject including a substantial component in animation such as: Filmcraft & Animation; Animation; Computer Arts (must include DW9H34 3D Computer Visualisation, HG5634 Animation: An Introduction and H31E835 2D Computer Animation modules) HND Creative Animation
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 2 with HND in one of the following titles: Creative Animation; Visual Communication; Computer Art & Design; Computer Games Development Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Filmcraft and Animation; Animation; 3D Animation; Arts & Animation (including 3D animation/Motion Studies) Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work.
Scottish Higher
Preferably including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
Scottish Advanced Higher
For entry to Year 2, including Art & Design
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For year 2 entry, in relevant subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Art. For Year 2 entry, 28 points including Art
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject, preferably (but not essentially) including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Preferably Including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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