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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.

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Study MA Film

Choose what pathway is right for you -
Our MA Film degree is split into six different pathways, letting you study your specialist area and hone your skills.


Film and Visual Effects Courses

Film - BA (Hons)

Build your craft and create your future in the film industries with this practical and theoretical course.

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Film (Cinematography) - MA

Specialize in cinematography by collaborating with USW students and industry professionals to develop your skills.

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Film (Directing) - MA

Build on your existing skills and knowledge to master the craft of film directing, refine your expertise, understand industry specific attributes and experience directing with the most up to date technology, to make a lasting impact in the industry.

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Film (Documentary) - MA

You’ll work with top industry professionals and gain experience working at a factual production company. This course will provide you with skills essential to becoming a documentary filmmaker in today’s industry, including storytelling, research skills, self-shooting, single-camera filmmaking and film editing.

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Film (Editing) - MA

You'll work directly with other students and industry professionals, sharpening your editing skills and gaining real-world experience through collaboration.

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Film (Production Management) - MA

Refine your Producing expertise through experience with industry partners and collaboration with USW students from the other MA Film specialisms, to lead and succeed in film production.

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Film (Screenwriting) - MA

Collaborate with industry professionals and fellow USW students, gain insights, reflect critically, and elevate your screenwriting. You will work in production groups with the other MA Film pathway students on film exercises in semester 1 and a short film in semester 2.

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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.


Student Stories

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