Become a creative postgraduate

The last decade has seen specialist facilities develop across campus for you to hone and develop your creative skills in a professional environment. Cardiff is a major centre for media production in the UK, with the city centre home to the BBC in addition to the established Pinewood Studios.

Creative Postgraduate Degrees

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Animation & Games Development Degrees

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Art Degrees

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Drama & Performance Degrees

graphic communications students working in the design studio at laptops

Design Degrees

A student is sat smiling in a library, they are working on a computer.

English Degrees

A student is altering studio lighting equipment.

Film & Visual Effects Degrees

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Journalism & Media Degrees

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Music and Sound Degrees

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Photography Degrees

Develop your career

Our alumni can be found making a difference in all areas of society and industry. It's never too late and many only find that perfect role some years after graduation.

Postgraduate funding

We're pleased to announce a new Bursary for UK and EU students starting an eligible postgraduate taught course in the academic year 2018-19. For more information, please visit our postgraduate fees and funding page.

Student life

Cardiff is for students, with its plethora of galleries, museums, sporting events, bars, restaurants and shopping among much more to be discovered beyond the boundaries of the city. With USW Cardiff's central location our students are never far from the thick of the action.