BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects

... United Kingdom
... University of Bedfordshire

Course Overview

Creative industries such as television, film and graphic design are increasingly using computer animation and visual effects in their work. This course gives you the latest creative, design and technical skills to step into a rewarding role in a rapidly growing field.

TIGA member - representing the games industry

On this leading-edge course, you learn the technical and design skills you need to produce digital content in the form of computer-generated animation or visual effects sequences for entertainment, education or promotional purposes. You gain hands-on experience creating digital animations and games, using industry-standard tools, 3D graphics software, and compositing and modelling packages while also exploring emerging applications such as virtual reality and mixed reality.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

  • At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A-level passes at C or above

  • At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

  • At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

  • A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

  • English language requirements

    The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

    UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

    Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Science


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Campus Name

University Square Campus, Luton


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

February


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,


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