Faculty of Creative Industries

Undergraduate

BA (Anrh) Theatr a Drama: BA (Anrh) Theatr a Drama yn canolbwyntio ar berfformio ac ar y berthynas rhwng perfformio a phrofiadau ymarferol, gwybodaeth o'r cyd-destunau a dealltwriaeth ddamcaniaethol.
BA (Hons) Advertising Design: USW's Advertising Design course in Cardiff will help you gain a wealth of creative and technical skills, and the ability and confidence to work in the fast paced and ever changing world of advertising.
BA (Hons) Animation (2D and Stop Motion): The BA (Hons) Animation degree in Cardiff provides opportunities for plenty of hands-on experience of traditional and digital animation techniques.
BA (Hons) Cinema: This cinema and film degree, based in the heart of Cardiff, will allow you to analyse and debate film and cinema, develop your creative writing skills in screenwriting modules, and position yourself as a ‘cinema creative’.
BA (Hons) Computer Animation: USW's BA (Hons) Computer Animation degree in Cardiff is designed with industry professionals to ensure you have the up-to-date skills and specialist training required by the film, TV, commercials, VFX and games industries.
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design: Study USW's Computer Games Design degree in Cardiff and explore key concepts of games and character design, 3D modelling, game mechanics, pitching, project management and key development techniques.
BA (Hons) Creative Industries (Photography) (Top Up): The BA (Hons) Creative Industries (Photography) course gives students the professional skills needed for a career in today's varying photographic industries. This one year top-up award is for students who have already spent two years on a relevant photographic course or industry-related award.
BA (Hons) Dance: Study dance in Cardiff at the University of South Wales. Our innovative dance degree explores a wide range of dance styles including ballet, contemporary dance, and popular dance.
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography: This world renowned Documentary Photography course in Cardiff blends the traditions of documentary storytelling with the most exciting innovations in contemporary photography.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: Study fashion design in Cardiff, the fashion capital of Wales. The BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree combines core skills such as fashion communication and garment construction to produce award-winning graduates.
BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retail Design: The University of South Wales' BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retail Design degree offers the skills you need for a career in fashion retail and marketing, as well as the creative and technical ability to produce original materials for promotion across different media. Graduates can pursue careers as a fashion buyer, visual or online merchandiser, or a retail brand manager.
BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion: If you love fashion, design and consumer culture, this Fashion Promotion degree in Cardiff introduces you to a range of communication methods, while exploring the importance of brand identity, evolving consumer markets and the role of fashion in contemporary society.
BA (Hons) Film: Based at USW Cardiff, this is a world-renowned Film degree, teaching students to tell powerful, original stories through film. It focuses on film-making practice, craft skills and creative storytelling.
BA (Hons) Film Studies: The University of South Wales' Film Studies degree in Cardiff is a fantastic opportunity to engage critically and theoretically with the art form and develop practical skills in scriptwriting.
BA (Hons) Game Art: Study BA (Hons) Game Art in Cardiff and get the specialist training to become a 3D games artist in this rapidly developing industry.
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication: Study the BA (Hons) Graphic Communication course at USW's Cardiff campus to develop skills that are essential for creative communication, including printed media, advertising, corporate branding, publicity, editorial, and information and interactive web design.
BA (Hons) Illustration: The BA (Hons) Illustration course in Cardiff focuses on developing the design, drawing and illustration skills required for original and creative illustration within the sophisticated visual world of books, magazines, adverts and interactive content.
BA (Hons) Interior Design: The award-winning BA (Hons) Interior Design at USW's Cardiff campus has been designed to prepare you for success in a growing and competitive design industry.
BA (Hons) Journalism: The University of South Wales' BJTC-accredited Journalism degree in Cardiff will teach you everything you need to know to work as an effective and professional journalist across any platform.
BA (Hons) Media Production: The BA (Hons) Media Production degree will provide you with practical skills and a theoretical understanding of radio, video, photography and new media.
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism: BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism is both stimulating and academic, and focuses on the relationship between mass media, the individual and society.
BA (Hons) Music Business: BA (Hons) Music Business, studied at USW Cardiff Campus, explores the artist development process. Students will learn how to apply management principles and business skills in a creative environment
BA (Hons) Performance and Media: Studying BA (Hons) Performance and Media in Cardiff will develop your understanding of the creative processes involved in television, film, radio and theatre, and prepare you for a variety of careers in the creative arts.
BA (Hons) Performing Arts: The BA (Hons) Performing Arts course in Cardiff offers an all-round intensive study of performance skills focusing on acting for theatre, film and voice, devised performance, technical production and directing for theatre.
BA (Hons) Photography: Study a BA (Hons) Photography course in Cardiff at the University of South Wales. This established Photography degree offers a broad approach to the medium of photography and is constructed around a series of practical modules that will build your skills and nurture your creativity.
BA (Hons) Photojournalism: University of South Wales's BA (Hons) Photojournalism degree in Cardiff has been developed to produce creative and informed photojournalists ready to shape the future of this highly competitive industry
BA (Hons) Popular and Commercial Music: Study a Popular and Commercial Music degree in Cardiff and examine music in its many forms and related sub-genres, from electronica to folk, urban, rock and cutting-edge pop.
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism: The University of South Wales's BA (Hons) Sports Journalism is the only only Sports Journalism degree in Wales. You will gain live reporting experience at the highest level, and the chance to interview the top players in rugby, football and more,
BA (Hons) TV and Film Set Design: Study BA (Hons) Television and Film Set Design in Cardiff and learn how to design for productions, ranging from science fiction to period drama and light entertainment. Our graduates have gone on to work on Star Wars, Doctor Who, Celebrity Juice, The Inbetweeners, Benidorm and more.
BA (Hons) Theatre and Drama: The BA (Hons) Theatre and Drama degree in Cardiff focuses on the relationship between theoretical understanding, knowledge of contexts and histories, and practical experience.
BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics: BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics at USW's Cardiff campus uses the latest digital technologies and is industry focused, with many opportunities to work as you study.
BMus (Hons) Contemporary Music Performance: BMus (Hons) Contemporary Music Performance is for musicians aspiring to achieve a professional standard while building a career in the music industry.
BSc (Hons) Creative Industries (Popular Music Technology) (Top-Up): Our Popular Music Technology Top Up degree is suitable for students who have already spent two years on a relevant music industry related award.

Postgraduate

MA Animation: Our MA Animation course in Cardiff focuses on concept development, with an emphasis upon pre-production in the development of the final animated piece.
MA Arts Practice (Art, Health and Wellbeing): MA Arts Practice (Art, Health and Wellbeing) offers the opportunity to develop your practice and gain experience through placements, mentoring and projects.
MA Arts Practice (Fine Art): MA Arts Practice (Fine Art) offers a personalised course of study in which you can either explore your own specialism of fine art practice, or develop your practice across a broader range of interdisciplinary activity. In a supportive and challenging environment, you will be encouraged to be independent and enterprising in the promotion of yourself and your art.
MA Documentary Photography: USW is world-renowned for the study of Documentary Photography and this MA Documentary Photography course offers a contemporary and lively engagement, ranging from reportage to fine art.
MA Drama: Whether you are an experienced artist wishing to have the time and space to develop your practice, or starting out in your career as a theatre maker, drama practitioner, story-teller or educator, this MA Drama course will help you fulfil your potential.
MA Games Enterprise: The MA Games Enterprise is an innovative course that will give you the opportunity to develop design, production and enterprise skills using proven industry simulation techniques and collaborative practices.
MA Graphic Communication: MA Graphic Communication is a unique and innovative graphic design course that examines all aspects of contemporary graphic design and communication.
MA Songwriting and Production: This innovative MA Songwriting and Production degree will enable you to make connections and collaborations within the world of both professional songwriting, and the wider music culture.
MSc Music Engineering and Production: MSc Music Engineering and Production is designed for graduates who want to develop their skills and establish a career as a professional producer.