The Cardiff campus of the University of South Wales sits in the Welsh capital's city centre and is home to USW's creative industries, including film, animation, games, music and performance. It offers industry-standard studios and the Atrium building close to Cardiff's media companies. Choose it for a creative degree in a city with a growing screen industry.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Official website: southwales.ac.uk
University of South Wales
Cardiff city centre
Creative industries, film and performance
£14,500 – £17,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on southwales.ac.uk before you apply.
BA Film
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Animation
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BSc Computer Games Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MA Film
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Film and TV studios in the city-centre Atrium building.
Cardiff's screen industry, including BBC Wales drama studios.
Performance and music facilities for creative students.
Graduates join BBC Wales, Bad Wolf and Cardiff's production and games studios.
Creative alumni work freelance across the UK screen industries.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
The Cardiff campus is a modern city-centre building with studios and screening rooms, a short walk from shops, the castle and student housing.
Cardiff is the Welsh capital, with sport, music and a waterfront bay, and some of the lowest rents of any UK capital city.
CAS from the University of South Wales
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027, and some creative courses ask for a portfolio or interview. Master's applications are rolling.
Creative courses at the Cardiff campus start in September.
You need a Student route visa. USW issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Film, animation, computer games design and MA Film are popular. Undergraduate entry is typically BCC to CCC with a portfolio, and IELTS 6.0.
Yes. USW offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
