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Animation
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
Animators breathe life into stories, making even the simplest line drawing magically come alive, and engaging everyone in a language understood by all.
On our BA Animation degree, you become familiar with the techniques, principles and skills that open up the world of animation. You will learn to create the illusion of motion using time, sound and form to bring images, ideas and stories to life. You will take complex information and use traditional media as well as new and emerging media and technology to assemble meaningful narratives.
Our Animation degree course allows you to build on your critical and analytical skills. You will develop your individual voice as well as your expertise and learn how to apply your skillset across the creative industries.
You will engage with cutting edge studio practice, collaborate with other disciplines, explore methods and theory, work on live briefs and competitions and undertake self-directed projects.
Emerge as an animator with the skills, confidence and critical thinking to dive into the growing world of professional animation.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 6HJ3
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Campus Code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 120 points
96 - 120 points to include 3 A levels or equivalent.
A level
96-120 UCAS points from 3 A levels
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 33 credits M: 0 credits P: 12 credits
96 - 120 points, other grade combinations accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
96 - 120 points, considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
24 points to include portfolio.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Mathematics. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Mathematics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMM - DDM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
96 - 120 points, considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications.
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- You will be asked attend a portfolio review which involves sharing your portfolio during a relaxed conversation with a member of the team - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/school-of-art-and-design/advice-for-applicants/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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