BSc Computer Animation Arts
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Animation Arts, a games design degree focusing on traditional and digital animation techniques across the production pipeline. This practical course involves project-based assessment and culminates in a Year 4 Honours project allowing specialisation in a specific area of interest. From Year 3 onwards, students can specialise in different areas including film, TV and games.
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Entry requirements
Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of artwork as part of the application process. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) in relevant subject (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Art & Design, Photography or Graphic Communication; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Art qualification; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Art & Design; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Art & Design; T Level: Full T Level in relevant subject with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points, including Art qualification; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: 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; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Creative Animation; Visual Communication; Computer Art & Design; Computer Games Development or similar subject | Year 3 -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Filmcraft and Animation, Animation, 3D Animation; Arts & Animation* Related discipline with significant animation content (3D Animation/ Motion Studies modules) *Arts & Animation (suitable but must include 3D animation/Motion Studies). No Portfolio Requirement
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 640 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £35,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.