Course Overview

• Produce a high-quality demonstrative portfolio of work related to the knowledge and production of professional quality feature film visual effects

• Tailor your studies to either a more technical or artistic flavor depending on your desired career aspirations, and benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work

• Access specialist facilities, including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories equipped with industry-standard software

• Mirror industry practice by working collaboratively with other National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) students on our Art & Design and Technical Arts courses to create visual effects work.

• Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings, and networking events.

• Graduate career-ready, with 91% of our graduates in employment within 15 months of graduation.

General Eligibility

This course requires 112–128 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. A portfolio will also be needed in support of your application. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*BC, ABB, BBC or ACC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.