School of Media

The School of Media is renowned for providing some of the leading courses in the fields of Animation, Games, Visual Effects, Journalism and Media. It's also home to the University's world-renowned Film School. We ensure our courses remain relevant and that our graduates are well prepared to build successful careers in their chosen industry. 

At the University of South Wales we continually invest in our campuses to ensure you the best possible student experience and gain all the skills you need. We've invested £14.7m to extend our Cardiff Campus and provide even more specialist facilities. 

Areas of study

• Animation, Games and Visual Effects
• Film
• Journalism and Media

Watch Porters, a short film made by USW film graduates about the role of porters in the NHS. 

Research

• Creative Industries Research Unit 
• European Centre for Documentary Research
• The George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling
• Centre for the Study of Media and Culture in Small Nations