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What are the top animation degree programs in Wales?
| Ranking | School | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Wales | Cardiff |
| 2 | Cardiff Metropolitan University | Cardiff |
Our 2026 rankings of the top animation degree program in Wales.
For this ranking we only consider formal degree programs (bachelor's degree or equivalent). For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
1. University of South Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK
The Games and Animation Academy of Wales at University of South Wales (USW) provides several ScreenSkills accredited animation programs. Undergraduate options include BA degrees in Animation (2D and Stop Motion); Computer Animation; Game Art; and Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. At the graduate level, students can earn an Animation MA. Academy highlights include industry collaborations; incubator spaces; partnerships with Bad Wolf Studios and Screen Alliance Wales; award-winning lecturers; collaborative projects with game design and film production students; access to state-of-the-art labs and studios; ScreensSkills accreditation; and portfolio building courses.
Graduates are frequently hired at places such as Disney, Rockstar Games, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), DreamWorks, DNEG, Ubisoft, Microsoft, EA Games, and Aardman.
2. Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, Wales
The School of Art and Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) provides two paths to study animation. Options include the Animation BA and the Illustration and Animation MA. The BA program focuses on 2D, 3D, stop-frame, and experimental animation. The MA is designed for professional animators looking to advance in their careers, land a research position, or teach at the graduate level.
Across programs, students benefit from state-of-the-art specialized animation studios; modeling workshops; professional internships; and opportunities to participate in Cardiff Animation Festival and Cardiff Animation Nights.
Graduates can be found at places such as Picl Animation, BBC Wales, Studio AKA, Cloth Cat Animation, Bumpybox, Hollowpixel Studios, and Picturesmith.