BA (Hons) Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Taught at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), this course brings artistic and technical disciplines together so you can create your own characters, creatures and worlds.

Department: Computer Animation, Games & Visual Effects | Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time or 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Modelling & Texturing, Principles of 3D Animation, Procedural Content Creation, Lighting & Look Development, Image Manipulation for Animation & VFX, Concept & Story. Year 2: Group Project R&D, Group Project, Professional Practice plus options such as Digital Matte Painting and Environment & Character Effects. Final year: Major Project R&D, Industry Brief, Emerging Trends, Final Major Project.

Career pathways

Graduates find work as Technical artists (games), Visual artists, Software producers, Game developers, 3D artists and Visual effects tech developers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For January and September 2027 entry: 112–128 tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit) accepted. A portfolio is required in support of your application. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students. Other intake: January 2027 start: £9,790 (UK, ROI & CI), £20,685 (Int'l) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students. Other intake: January 2027 start: £9,790 (UK, ROI & CI), £20,685 (Int'l) Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years fu

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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