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Film and Visual Effects Degrees

On our courses, you'll discover countless opportunities to build industry experience, networks and connections to help you transition from student to creative professional.

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Through our hands-on courses and state-of-the-art facilities, we can offer students the best opportunities to build a successful career in film and TV.


Why Film and Visual Effects at USW?

Great facilities

Students benefit from industry-standard film facilities, including dedicated, fully equipped HD film studios complete with lighting rigs, green screen and motion capture facilities.

Industry-led learning

Experience hands-on learning from academics with years of industry knowledge.

Industry Links

We hold strong links with major film and TV industry employers, including Bad Wolf, the production company behind the critically-acclaimed drama, His Dark Materials, and A Discovery of Witches.

Film and Visual Effects Courses

Film - BA (Hons)

Across three years of study, students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of filmmaking approaches and film craft disciplines before specialising in a key area of interest. As the course progresses, there will be a range of opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and creative thinking led by independent curiosity.

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Film - MA

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Film (Cinematography) - MA

By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.

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Film (Documentary) - MA

Working with top industry practitioners and alongside BBC Wales’ training scheme It’s My Shout, you will learn the importance of storytelling, self-shooting and single camera 'guerilla' filmmaking.

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Film (Editing) - MA

By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.

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Film (Production Management) - MA

The Production Management pathway builds on an applicant’s experience in film making, be it in professional or educational contexts, prior to their application for a place on the course. Portfolios should show an aptitude for film making and business management.

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Film (Screenwriting) - MA

The MA Film (Screenwriting) pathway is designed to give you the knowledge needed to write your first feature, moving from pitch to treatment to final draft within a year.

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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics - BA (Hons)

Embrace creative freedom and a sense of belonging as you develop the skills and experience desired by the world’s top film, TV and commercial studios.

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Why USW?

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  • 92% of BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics students at USW were satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2024). 

Why USW?

Students have worked on major TV shows, including Sex Education and His Dark Materials.

  • 92% of BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics students at USW were satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2024). 


THE FACILITIES ARE FANTASTIC FOR CREATIVE STUDENTS, AND TO BE IN THE HEART OF CARDIFF WAS WONDERFUL TOO.

Andy Wain

USW Film Graduate

Study in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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