Course contact details
Applicant Enquiry Team
Email:ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone:0800 027 1000
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE
Computer Animation Arts
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Paisley Campus
Course summary
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
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1
You will focus on the principles of animation, planning and practice. You will learn how computer tools are used for artistic representation and work on 2D and 3D animation.
Year 2
You will continue to focus on the principles of animation, planning and practice. You will develop further skills in 2D and 3D animation.
Year 3
You will focus on advanced modelling and texturing techniques, and on independent, specialist project work. This includes the production of a demo reel and scripting for automation and simulation.
Year 4
You will undertake a substantial project, creating a piece of work that showcases your skills and enhances your employability after graduation. You will also study acting for character animation and virtual environments.
Assessment method
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops. There will also be group work and independent learning to ensure you develop transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- ScreenSkills
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- GW48
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Paisley Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCD
Preferably including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
For Year 2 entry, BCC including Art & Design
For Year 2 entry, BCC including Art & Design
T LevelPass (C and above)
In relevant subject
For year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
For year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
Scottish HigherBCCC
Preferably including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
Scottish Advanced HigherCCD
For entry to Year 2, including Art & Design
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 24
including Art.
For Year 2 entry, 28 points including Art
For Year 2 entry, 28 points including Art
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H4
Preferably Including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
Year 1 entry with SWAP (BBB) Access to STEM.
NextGen HNC/D qualifications can be considered for entry to Years 1-3, subject to content, with 'Acheived'
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level CCD
Preferably including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
For Year 2 entry, BCC including Art & Design
For Year 2 entry, BCC including Art & Design
Scottish Higher CCC
Preferably including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3H4
Preferably Including Art & Design; Photography or Graphic Communication.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of artwork for entry into Year 3 of this programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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.
Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. For more information, please visit our website using the link below.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £18900* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
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