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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 6HJ3
Animation
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Animation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Principles of Animation and Movement
Digital Animation Techniques
Storyboarding and Narrative Design
2D Animation Production
3D Animation and Modelling
Sound Design for Animation
Animation History and Critical Theory
Professional Practice and Industry Application
UCAS Code:6HJ3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points 24 points to include portfolio. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Tuition Fees, Student Finance & Additional Costs What’s included?
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,500 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £18,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
98%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
90%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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