Computer Animation Arts BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Computer Animation Arts BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £20500 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £30000 | £15500 - £26500 | £18500 - £31000 |
All Computing courses of University of the West of Scotland
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
OVERVIEW
The BSc Computer Animation Arts combines traditional and digital animation techniques, and covers all elements of the animation production pipeline.
Computer animation, modelling and effects require both artistic and technical approaches to complex visual problem-solving.
Fusing traditional skills with cutting-edge technology, this dynamic and innovative course provides you with the skills to work in a wide range of areas within the computer animation industry.
This course 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.
- PRACTICAL FOCUS
The BSc Computer Animation Arts is a practical and mainly project-based course and throughtout the course you will produce a range of digital outputs. From Year 3 onwards, you can specialise in a range of different areas including film, TV and games and your Year 4 Honours project allows you to specialise in a a specific area of interest.
The course is highly practical, concentrating on skills, with appropriate theory mainly assessed through practical output. You will also develop a range of transferable written and practical graduate skills useful for employment inside and outside of the animation and media industries.
Guest speakers from industry also form part of the programme to further deepen your understanding of the subject.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
Jobs
UWS graduates enjoy careers in computer games, animated films and video, visual effects, and architectural visualisation. 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 CharacterShop, Playground Games, Mental Ltd, Tag Games, Codemasters, Rivet Games and Firebrand Games. Graduates have also set up their own companies.
Further Study
Graduates have progressed to postgraduate study in animation, architectural visualisation, Web and media.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Animation Arts BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 45% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Year 1 entry with SWAP (BBB) Access to STEM.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 60 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Trinity ISE | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
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| 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 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Animation Arts BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | year 1 |
| International | £17250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
- ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
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About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
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